CVE-2018-20845
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 2.35%
Last modified
CVE-2018-20845 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Division-by-zero vulnerabilities in the functions pi_next_pcrl, pi_next_cprl, and pi_next_rpcl in openmj2/pi.c in OpenJPEG through 2.3.0 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash).. EPSS estimates a 2.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Division-by-zero vulnerabilities in the functions pi_next_pcrl, pi_next_cprl, and pi_next_rpcl in openmj2/pi.c in OpenJPEG through 2.3.0 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash).
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Uclouvain | Openjpeg | <= 2.3.0 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108921Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108921Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-20845?
Division-by-zero vulnerabilities in the functions pi_next_pcrl, pi_next_cprl, and pi_next_rpcl in openmj2/pi.c in OpenJPEG through 2.3.0 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash).
How severe is CVE-2018-20845?
CVE-2018-20845 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-20845?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
Are you affected by CVE-2018-20845?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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