CVE-2020-8175

Name: CVE-2020-8175
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-07-24T22:15:12.327+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 1.08%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-8175 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Uncontrolled resource consumption in `jpeg-js` before 0.4.0 may allow attacker to launch denial of service attacks using specially a crafted JPEG image.. EPSS estimates a 1.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Uncontrolled resource consumption in `jpeg-js` before 0.4.0 may allow attacker to launch denial of service attacks using specially a crafted JPEG image.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.08%

60.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Jpeg-Js Project	Jpeg-Js	< 0.4.0

References

https://hackerone.com/reports/842462Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://hackerone.com/reports/842462Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 24, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-8175?

Uncontrolled resource consumption in `jpeg-js` before 0.4.0 may allow attacker to launch denial of service attacks using specially a crafted JPEG image.

How severe is CVE-2020-8175?

CVE-2020-8175 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.08% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-8175?

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-2020-8175?

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Source: NVD / NIST