CVE-2020-14153
CVE-2020-14153 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ijg Libjpeg with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. 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-125.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
- CVSS v2: 5.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-125
- Affected product: Ijg Libjpeg
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
In IJG JPEG (aka libjpeg) from version 8 through 9c, jdhuff.c has an out-of-bounds array read for certain table pointers.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-14153?
- In IJG JPEG (aka libjpeg) from version 8 through 9c, jdhuff.c has an out-of-bounds array read for certain table pointers.
- How severe is CVE-2020-14153?
- CVE-2020-14153 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, 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 none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2020-14153 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-14153?
- CVE-2020-14153 affects Ijg Libjpeg. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-14153?
- 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-2020-14153 published?
- CVE-2020-14153 was published on 2020-06-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.ijg.org/files/jpegsrc.v9d.tar.gz
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/727908
- https://github.com/libjpeg-turbo/libjpeg-turbo/issues/445
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:ijg:libjpeg:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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