### [CVE-2019-12973](https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2019-12973)
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### 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.

### POC

#### Reference
- https://www.oracle.com//security-alerts/cpujul2021.html
- https://www.oracle.com//security-alerts/cpujul2021.html
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2020.html
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2020.html

#### Github
- https://github.com/Live-Hack-CVE/CVE-2019-12973