CVE-2007-2721

CVE-2007-2721 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Jasper Jpeg-2000 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

The jpc_qcx_getcompparms function in jpc/jpc_cs.c for the JasPer JPEG-2000 library (libjasper) before 1.900 allows remote user-assisted attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly corrupt the heap via malformed image files, as originally demonstrated using imagemagick convert.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-2721?
The jpc_qcx_getcompparms function in jpc/jpc_cs.c for the JasPer JPEG-2000 library (libjasper) before 1.900 allows remote user-assisted attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly corrupt the heap via malformed image files, as originally demonstrated using imagemagick convert.
How severe is CVE-2007-2721?
CVE-2007-2721 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-2721 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-2721?
CVE-2007-2721 affects Jasper Jpeg-2000. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-2721?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-2721 published?
CVE-2007-2721 was published on 2007-05-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)