CVE-2021-31291

Related Vulnerabilities: CVE-2021-31291  

A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in jp2image.cpp of Exiv2 0.27.3 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (DOS) via crafted metadata.

Description

The MITRE CVE dictionary describes this issue as:

A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in jp2image.cpp of Exiv2 0.27.3 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (DOS) via crafted metadata.

Additional Information

  • Bugzilla 1990327: CVE-2021-31291 exiv2: Heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in jp2image.cpp
  • CWE-787: Out-of-bounds Write
  • FAQ: Frequently asked questions about CVE-2021-31291