CVE-2023-35790
CVE-2023-35790 is a high-severity vulnerability in Libjxl Project Libjxl with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-191.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-191
- Affected product: Libjxl Project Libjxl
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An issue was discovered in dec_patch_dictionary.cc in libjxl before 0.8.2. An integer underflow in patch decoding can lead to a denial of service, such as an infinite loop.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-35790?
- An issue was discovered in dec_patch_dictionary.cc in libjxl before 0.8.2. An integer underflow in patch decoding can lead to a denial of service, such as an infinite loop.
- How severe is CVE-2023-35790?
- CVE-2023-35790 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-35790 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-35790?
- CVE-2023-35790 affects Libjxl Project Libjxl. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-35790?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2023-35790 published?
- CVE-2023-35790 was published on 2023-06-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:libjxl_project:libjxl:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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