CVE-2020-12268
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.62%
Last modified
CVE-2020-12268 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. jbig2_image_compose in jbig2_image.c in Artifex jbig2dec before 0.18 has a heap-based buffer overflow.. EPSS estimates a 2.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
jbig2_image_compose in jbig2_image.c in Artifex jbig2dec before 0.18 has a heap-based buffer overflow.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Artifex | Jbig2dec | < 0.18 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| Opensuse | Leap | 15.1 |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-05/msg00034.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=20332Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/ArtifexSoftware/jbig2dec/commit/0726320a4b55078e9d8deb590e477d598b3da66ePatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/ArtifexSoftware/jbig2dec/compare/0.17...0.18Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/10/msg00023.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-05/msg00034.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=20332Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/ArtifexSoftware/jbig2dec/commit/0726320a4b55078e9d8deb590e477d598b3da66ePatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/ArtifexSoftware/jbig2dec/compare/0.17...0.18Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/10/msg00023.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-12268?
jbig2_image_compose in jbig2_image.c in Artifex jbig2dec before 0.18 has a heap-based buffer overflow.
How severe is CVE-2020-12268?
CVE-2020-12268 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-12268?
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.
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