CVE-2020-27828
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.37%
Last modified
CVE-2020-27828 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. There's a flaw in jasper's jpc encoder in versions prior to 2.0.23. Crafted input provided to jasper by an attacker could cause an arbitrary out-of-bounds write. EPSS estimates a 1.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
There's a flaw in jasper's jpc encoder in versions prior to 2.0.23. Crafted input provided to jasper by an attacker could cause an arbitrary out-of-bounds write. This could potentially affect data confidentiality, integrity, or application availability.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Jasper Project | Jasper | < 2.0.23 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 32 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 33 |
References
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1905201Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/jasper-software/jasper/issues/252Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1905201Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/jasper-software/jasper/issues/252Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-27828?
There's a flaw in jasper's jpc encoder in versions prior to 2.0.23. Crafted input provided to jasper by an attacker could cause an arbitrary out-of-bounds write. This could potentially affect data confidentiality, integrity, or application availability.
How severe is CVE-2020-27828?
CVE-2020-27828 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-27828?
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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