MEDIUM
CVE-2019-12973
CWE-834Published: June 26, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
5.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
In OpenJPEG 2.3.1, there is excessive iteration in the opj_t1_encode_cblks function of openjp2/t1.c. Remote attackers could leverage this vulnerability to cause a denial of service via a crafted bmp file. This issue is similar to CVE-2018-6616.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2019-12973 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.
A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 5.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (18)
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-09/msg00088.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-09/msg00090.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108900Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://github.com/uclouvain/openjpeg/commit/8ee335227bbcaf1614124046aa25e53d67b11ec3Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/07/msg00008.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202101-29Third Party Advisory
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https://www.oracle.com//security-alerts/cpujul2021.htmlThird Party Advisory
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https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2020.htmlThird Party Advisory
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-09/msg00088.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-09/msg00090.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108900Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://github.com/uclouvain/openjpeg/commit/8ee335227bbcaf1614124046aa25e53d67b11ec3Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/07/msg00008.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2019-12973
CVSS Score5.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-834
CISA KEVNo
Affected4 vendor(s)
PublishedJun 26, 2019
Related CVEs (CWE-834)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2019-12973 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.