CVE-2020-8175 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Q: What is CVE-2020-8175?

CVE-2020-8175 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). Uncontrolled resource consumption in `jpeg-js` before 0.4.0 may allow attacker to launch denial of service attacks using specially a crafted JPEG image.

Q: How severe is CVE-2020-8175?

CVE-2020-8175 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2020-8175?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Jpeg-Js Project Jpeg-Js.

Vulnerability Description

Uncontrolled resource consumption in `jpeg-js` before 0.4.0 may allow attacker to launch denial of service attacks using specially a crafted JPEG image.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Jpeg-Js Project	Jpeg-Js	< 0.4.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-400

References

https://hackerone.com/reports/842462ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://hackerone.com/reports/842462ExploitThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-8175?

CVE-2020-8175 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). Uncontrolled resource consumption in `jpeg-js` before 0.4.0 may allow attacker to launch denial of service attacks using specially a crafted JPEG image.

How severe is CVE-2020-8175?

CVE-2020-8175 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-8175?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Jpeg-Js Project Jpeg-Js.