CVE-2020-24222

Name: CVE-2020-24222
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-08-11T14:15:10.363+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.31%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-24222 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Buffer Overflow vulnerability in jfif_decode() function in rockcarry ffjpeg through version 1.0.0, allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code due to an issue with ALIGN.. EPSS estimates a 0.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer Overflow vulnerability in jfif_decode() function in rockcarry ffjpeg through version 1.0.0, allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code due to an issue with ALIGN.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.31%

22.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-120

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Rockcarry	Ffjpeg	<= 1.0.0

References

https://github.com/rockcarry/ffjpeg/issues/31Exploit, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/rockcarry/ffjpeg/issues/31Exploit, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 11, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-24222?

Buffer Overflow vulnerability in jfif_decode() function in rockcarry ffjpeg through version 1.0.0, allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code due to an issue with ALIGN.

How severe is CVE-2020-24222?

CVE-2020-24222 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-24222?

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-2020-24222?

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Source: NVD / NIST