CVE-2025-54874

OpenJPEG allows OOB heap memory write in opj_jp2_read_header

Description

OpenJPEG is an open-source JPEG 2000 codec. In OpenJPEG 2.5.3 and earlier, a call to opj_jp2_read_header may lead to OOB heap memory write when the data stream p_stream is too short and p_image is not initialized.

Category

6.6
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 4.0 •
EPSS 0.01%
Affected: uclouvain openjpeg
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/uclouvain/openjpeg/commit/f809b80c67717c152a5ad30bf06774f00da4fd2d
https://github.com/uclouvain/openjpeg/pull/1573
https://securitylab.github.com/advisories/GHSL-2025-057_OpenCV

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-54874?
CVE-2025-54874 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-54874?
To fix CVE-2025-54874, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2025-54874 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-54874 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2025-54874?
CVE-2025-54874 affects uclouvain openjpeg.
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