CVE-2020-23706 Memory corruption in n/a
A heap-based buffer overflow in the ok-file-formats library allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted JPEG file.
- 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-2020-23706?
CVE-2020-23706 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Jul 2021. 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
A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the function ok_jpg_decode_block_subsequent_scan() ok_jpg.c:1102 of ok-file-formats through 2020-06-26 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DOS) via a crafted jpeg file.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-23706?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ok-File-Formats Project Ok-File-Formats.
How do I fix CVE-2020-23706?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-23706 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-2020-23706 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-23706 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-68f5-623h-wc9v.