CVE-2014-8138

CVE-2014-8138 is a high-severity vulnerability in Redhat Enterprise Linux with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 19% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the jp2_decode function in JasPer 1.900.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted JPEG 2000 file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-8138?
Heap-based buffer overflow in the jp2_decode function in JasPer 1.900.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted JPEG 2000 file.
How severe is CVE-2014-8138?
CVE-2014-8138 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2014-8138 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 19% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-8138?
CVE-2014-8138 primarily affects Redhat Enterprise Linux. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8138?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2014-8138 published?
CVE-2014-8138 was published on 2014-12-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

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