CVE-2018-14945
CVE-2018-14945 is a high-severity vulnerability in Jpeg Encoder Project Jpeg Encoder with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-787.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Jpeg Encoder Project Jpeg Encoder
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An issue has been found in jpeg_encoder through 2015-11-27. It is a heap-based buffer overflow in the function readFromBMP in jpeg_encoder.cpp.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-14945?
- An issue has been found in jpeg_encoder through 2015-11-27. It is a heap-based buffer overflow in the function readFromBMP in jpeg_encoder.cpp.
- How severe is CVE-2018-14945?
- CVE-2018-14945 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2018-14945 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-14945?
- CVE-2018-14945 affects Jpeg Encoder Project Jpeg Encoder. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-14945?
- 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-2018-14945 published?
- CVE-2018-14945 was published on 2018-08-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/fouzhe/security/tree/master/jpeg_encoder#heap-buffer-overflow-in-function-readfrombmp
- https://github.com/thejinchao/jpeg_encoder/issues/6
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:jpeg_encoder_project:jpeg_encoder:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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