CVE-2020-6624 Memory corruption in n/a
A heap-based buffer over-read in jhead allows attackers to cause denial of service or disclose sensitive memory information via crafted JPEG files.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2020-6624?
CVE-2020-6624 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 Jan 2020. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
jhead through 3.04 has a heap-based buffer over-read in process_DQT in jpgqguess.c.
Weakness: CWE-125
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-6624?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Jhead Project Jhead.
How do I fix CVE-2020-6624?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2020-6624 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-6624 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2020-6624, GHSA-2w8m-f4xv-fpww, UBUNTU-CVE-2020-6624.