CVE-2020-35538: Null Pointer Dereference

Published Aug 31, 2022
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Updated

A crafted input file could cause a null pointer dereference in jcopysamplerows() when processed by libjpeg-turbo.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
Libjpeg-turbo Libjpeg-turbo=2.0.5
debian/libjpeg-turbo
1:2.0.6-41:2.1.5-21:2.1.5-3.11:2.1.5-4

Remediation

Patch Available

https://github.com/libjpeg-turbo/libjpeg-turbo/commit/9120a247436e84c0b4eea828cb11e8f665fcde30

Event History

Aug 31, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:33 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:33 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·11:50 PM
Description
Sep 16, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·02:27 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jan 30, 2026
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-35538?

The severity of CVE-2020-35538 is medium with a severity value of 5.5.

2

What is CVE-2020-35538?

CVE-2020-35538 is a vulnerability that could cause a null pointer dereference in jcopy_sample_rows() when processed by libjpeg-turbo.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2020-35538?

The software affected by CVE-2020-35538 is libjpeg-turbo version 1:2.0.6-4, 1:2.1.5-2 (Debian), version 1.5.2-0ubuntu5.18.04.6 (Ubuntu Bionic), and version 2.0.3-0ubuntu1.20.04.3 (Ubuntu Focal).

4

How can I fix CVE-2020-35538?

To fix CVE-2020-35538, update libjpeg-turbo to the following versions: 1:2.0.6-4 or 1:2.1.5-2 (Debian), 1.5.2-0ubuntu5.18.04.6 (Ubuntu Bionic), or 2.0.3-0ubuntu1.20.04.3 (Ubuntu Focal).

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-35538?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-35538 at the following references: [link1], [link2], [link3].

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