CVE-2024-0142
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability in NVIDIA's nvJPEG2000 library allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or tamper with data by exploiting an out-of-bounds write flaw via specially crafted JPEG2000 files. Systems using NVIDIA GPUs with the vulnerable library for image processing are affected, particularly in AI/ML, visualization, and media processing applications.
💻 Affected Systems
- NVIDIA nvJPEG2000 library
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Full system compromise with remote code execution leading to data theft, ransomware deployment, or persistent backdoor installation.
Likely Case
Application crash leading to denial of service, with potential for limited code execution in the context of the vulnerable process.
If Mitigated
Application crash without code execution if memory protections like ASLR are effective, but service disruption still occurs.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires crafting a malicious JPEG2000 file and getting it processed by vulnerable software. No public exploits known at this time.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Check NVIDIA security bulletin for specific fixed versions
Vendor Advisory: https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5596
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Review NVIDIA security bulletin for affected products. 2. Update NVIDIA GPU drivers and libraries to patched versions. 3. Restart affected systems and applications. 4. Verify update through version checks.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable JPEG2000 processing
allConfigure applications to avoid using nvJPEG2000 library for JPEG2000 file processing
Input validation
allImplement strict validation of JPEG2000 files before processing
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Isolate systems using nvJPEG2000 library from untrusted networks
- Implement application allowlisting to prevent execution of unauthorized code
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check NVIDIA driver and library versions against security bulletin. Systems using nvJPEG2000 library with unpatched versions are vulnerable.Check Version:
nvidia-smi (for driver) or check CUDA/nvJPEG2000 library versions via package managerVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm NVIDIA driver and library versions match or exceed patched versions listed in security advisory.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Application crashes when processing JPEG2000 files
- Memory access violation errors in application logs
- Unexpected process termination
Network Indicators:
- Unusual outbound connections from image processing applications
- Anomalous file uploads to systems using nvJPEG2000
SIEM Query:
Process termination events from applications using NVIDIA GPU libraries combined with file processing activities