CVE-2020-13440 Memory corruption in n/a

Medium 6.5 Published 24 May 2020 Updated 4 Aug 2024

An invalid write vulnerability in the ffjpeg library allows attackers to cause memory corruption, potentially leading to code execution or denial of service.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2020-13440?

CVE-2020-13440 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 May 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

ffjpeg through 2020-02-24 has an invalid write in bmp_load in bmp.c.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-13440?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Rockcarry Ffjpeg.

How do I fix CVE-2020-13440?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-13440 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2020-13440 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-13440 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rhqv-7957-6wgp.