HIGH · 8.8

CVE-2020-12422

In non-standard configurations, a JPEG image created by JavaScript could have caused an internal variable to overflow, resulting in an out of bounds write, memory corruption, and a potentially exploit...

Vulnerability Description

In non-standard configurations, a JPEG image created by JavaScript could have caused an internal variable to overflow, resulting in an out of bounds write, memory corruption, and a potentially exploitable crash. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 78.

CVSS Score

8.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
MozillaFirefox< 78.0
OpensuseLeap15.1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-12422?

CVE-2020-12422 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). In non-standard configurations, a JPEG image created by JavaScript could have caused an internal variable to overflow, resulting in an out of bounds write, memory corruption, and a potentially exploit...

How severe is CVE-2020-12422?

CVE-2020-12422 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-12422?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox, Opensuse Leap.