CVE-2020-24222 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.8 Published 11 Aug 2023 Updated 9 Oct 2024

A buffer overflow in the ffjpeg library allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted JPEG files.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2020-24222?

CVE-2020-24222 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 11 Aug 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer Overflow vulnerability in jfif_decode() function in rockcarry ffjpeg through version 1.0.0, allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code due to an issue with ALIGN.

Weakness: CWE-120

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-24222?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Rockcarry Ffjpeg.

How do I fix CVE-2020-24222?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-24222 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-2020-24222 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2020-24222 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rf43-f3p2-68j3.