Heap-Based Buffer Overflow in NVIDIA nvJPEG2000 Library
CVE-2024-0145

6.8MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Nvidia
Status
Nvjpeg2000
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 February 2025

Summary

The NVIDIA nvJPEG2000 library has a critical vulnerability that allows attackers to exploit a heap-based buffer overflow. By sending specially crafted JPEG2000 files, an attacker can achieve unauthorized code execution and potentially manipulate data within affected systems. This vulnerability poses a significant security risk, emphasizing the need for prompt patching and mitigative strategies to protect data integrity and system functionality.

Affected Version(s)

nvJPEG2000 Linux x86_64 0.8.0

References

https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5596

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.8
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
High
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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