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MEDIUM · 4.4

CVE-2025-12474

A specially-crafted file can cause libjxl's decoder to read pixel data from uninitialized (but allocated) memory. This can be done by causing the decoder to reference an outside-image-bound area in a...

Vulnerability Description

A specially-crafted file can cause libjxl's decoder to read pixel data from uninitialized (but allocated) memory. This can be done by causing the decoder to reference an outside-image-bound area in a subsequent patches. An incorrect optimization causes the decoder to omit populating those areas.

CVSS Score

4.4

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
LOW
Integrity
LOW
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
Libjxl ProjectLibjxl>= 0.7.0, <= 0.11.1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-908

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-12474?

CVE-2025-12474 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.4 (MEDIUM). A specially-crafted file can cause libjxl's decoder to read pixel data from uninitialized (but allocated) memory. This can be done by causing the decoder to reference an outside-image-bound area in a...

How severe is CVE-2025-12474?

CVE-2025-12474 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-12474?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libjxl Project Libjxl.