CVE-2020-17541: Buffer Overflow

Published Jun 1, 2021
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Updated

Last updated 24 July 2024

Other sources

Libjpeg-turbo all version have a stack-based buffer overflow in the "transform" component. A remote attacker can send a malformed jpeg file to the service and cause arbitrary code execution or denial of service of the target service.

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
Libjpeg-turbo Libjpeg-turbo<2.0.4
F5 Traffix SDC=5.1.0
5.2.0
debian/libjpeg-turbo
1:2.0.6-41:2.1.5-21:2.1.5-3.11:2.1.5-4

Event History

Jun 1, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:44 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:44 PM
Description
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·11:44 PM
Description
Sep 6, 2024
Advisory Published
via F5·01:35 AM
Sep 16, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·02:24 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Feb 23, 2025
Data Sourced
via Debian·04:09 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-17541?

CVE-2020-17541 is a vulnerability in Libjpeg-turbo that allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service by sending a malformed jpeg file.

2

How severe is CVE-2020-17541?

CVE-2020-17541 has a severity score of 8.8 (high).

3

Which versions of Libjpeg-turbo are affected by CVE-2020-17541?

Versions 1:2.0.6-4, 1:2.1.5-2, 1:1.5.2-2+deb10u1, 1.5.2-0ubuntu5.18.04.6, 2.0.3-0ubuntu1.20.04.3, 1.3.0-0ubuntu2.1+, 1:2.0.5-1, 1.4.2-0ubuntu3.4+, and Libjpeg-turbo version up to 2.0.4 are affected by CVE-2020-17541.

4

How can I fix CVE-2020-17541?

To fix CVE-2020-17541, update Libjpeg-turbo to a version that includes the fix, such as versions 1:2.0.6-4 or 1:2.1.5-2.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-17541?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-17541 in the references: https://github.com/libjpeg-turbo/libjpeg-turbo/issues/392, https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/121.html, and https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2020-17541.

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