CVE-2025-50952
openjpeg: Openjpeg NULL pointer dereference
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · August 7, 2025
Updated · June 30, 2026
Description
A null pointer dereference vulnerability has been discovered in the openjpeg library. This flaw, identified through a fuzzing tool, could allow an attacker to cause a crash in an application processing a specially crafted file. While no active exploit has been demonstrated, a successful attack would lead to a denial-of-service condition. This presents a risk to the availability of systems that utilize openjpeg to process untrusted input.
CVSS score applicability
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Mitigation
Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options do not meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base or stability.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 5.3CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
CWE-476 · NULL Pointer Dereference