CVE-2020-14152
HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 1.49%
Last modified
CVE-2020-14152 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. In IJG JPEG (aka libjpeg) before 9d, jpeg_mem_available() in jmemnobs.c in djpeg does not honor the max_memory_to_use setting, possibly causing excessive memory consumption.. EPSS estimates a 1.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In IJG JPEG (aka libjpeg) before 9d, jpeg_mem_available() in jmemnobs.c in djpeg does not honor the max_memory_to_use setting, possibly causing excessive memory consumption.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ijg | Libjpeg | < 9d |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
References
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/727908Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/07/msg00033.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/727908Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/07/msg00033.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-14152?
In IJG JPEG (aka libjpeg) before 9d, jpeg_mem_available() in jmemnobs.c in djpeg does not honor the max_memory_to_use setting, possibly causing excessive memory consumption.
How severe is CVE-2020-14152?
CVE-2020-14152 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-14152?
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-2020-14152?
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