How severe is CVE-2024-56827?

CVE-2024-56827 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-56827 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-56827?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-56827 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-56827 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-53438.

When was CVE-2024-56827 published?

CVE-2024-56827 was published on 2025-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-56827

CVE-2024-56827 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.6. 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-122.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (14th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-53438
Weakness: CWE-122
Published: 2025-01-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A flaw was found in the OpenJPEG project. A heap buffer overflow condition may be triggered when certain options are specified while using the opj_decompress utility. This can lead to an application crash or other undefined behavior.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-56827?: A flaw was found in the OpenJPEG project. A heap buffer overflow condition may be triggered when certain options are specified while using the opj_decompress utility. This can lead to an application crash or other undefined behavior.
How severe is CVE-2024-56827?: CVE-2024-56827 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-56827 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-56827?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-56827 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-56827 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-53438.
When was CVE-2024-56827 published?: CVE-2024-56827 was published on 2025-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

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