#VU103893 Buffer overflow in nvJPEG2000 Library - CVE-2024-0144

Vulnerability identifier: #VU103893

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 4.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-0144

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
nvJPEG2000 Library
Universal components / Libraries / Libraries used by multiple products

Vendor: nVidia

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in the Ndecomp field handling . A remote attacker can use a specially crafted JPEG2000 file, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

nvJPEG2000 Library: 0.8.0

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External links
https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5596
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-2113

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.