SB2025081801 - Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10 update for openjpeg2



SB2025081801 - Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10 update for openjpeg2

Published: August 18, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2025081801
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Heap-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-54874)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the opj_jp2_read_header() function in src/lib/openjp2/jp2.c. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted image to the application, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.