Vulnerability Description
An issue has been found in jpeg_encoder through 2015-11-27. It is a SEGV in the function readFromBMP in jpeg_encoder.cpp. The signal is caused by an out-of-bounds write.
CVSS Score
7.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Jpeg Encoder Project | Jpeg Encoder | <= 2015-11-27 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/fouzhe/security/tree/master/jpeg_encoder#segv-in-function-reaExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/thejinchao/jpeg_encoder/issues/4ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/fouzhe/security/tree/master/jpeg_encoder#segv-in-function-reaExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/thejinchao/jpeg_encoder/issues/4ExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-14944?
CVE-2018-14944 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). An issue has been found in jpeg_encoder through 2015-11-27. It is a SEGV in the function readFromBMP in jpeg_encoder.cpp. The signal is caused by an out-of-bounds write.
How severe is CVE-2018-14944?
CVE-2018-14944 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-14944?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Jpeg Encoder Project Jpeg Encoder.