CVE-2020-8175 Uncontrolled resource consumption in jpeg-js
Attackers can cause denial of service in applications using jpeg-js by submitting specially crafted JPEG images.
- 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-2020-8175?
CVE-2020-8175 is a medium-severity denial of service vulnerability in jpeg-js, published on 24 Jul 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
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.
Weakness: CWE-400
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-8175?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including jpeg-js. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
jpeg-js npm | All versions | 0.4.0 |
jpeg-js npm | All versions | 0.4.0 |
Products include Jpeg-Js Project Jpeg-Js.
How do I fix CVE-2020-8175?
Upgrade jpeg-js to 0.4.0 or later.
Upgrade, then put limits on request size, rate and nesting depth so one client cannot exhaust the service. More about Denial of service.
Is CVE-2020-8175 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-8175 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 2 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in jpeg-js
Sources
Also known as GHSA-w7q9-p3jq-fmhm.