CVE-2020-8112: Buffer Overflow

Published Jan 28, 2020
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Updated

A heap-based buffer overflow in the qmfbid==1 case in opjt1clbldecodeprocessor in openjp2/t1.c in OpenJPEG 2.3.1 through 2020-01-28.

Upstream Issue:

https://github.com/uclouvain/openjpeg/issues/1231

Other sources

opjt1clbldecodeprocessor in openjp2/t1.c in OpenJPEG 2.3.1 through 2020-01-28 has a heap-based buffer overflow in the qmfbid==1 case, a different issue than CVE-2020-6851.

— Launchpad

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
uclouvain openjpeg=2.3.1
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
debian/openjpeg2
2.4.0-32.4.0-3+deb11u12.5.0-2+deb12u12.5.3-2

Remediation

Patch Available

https://github.com/uclouvain/openjpeg/commit/05f9b91e60debda0e83977e5e63b2e66486f7074

Event History

Jan 28, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:22 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:22 PM
Description
Feb 7, 2020
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·11:35 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·11:52 PM
Description
Sep 16, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·02:29 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Apr 4, 2025
Data Sourced
via Debian·04:22 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-8112?

CVE-2020-8112 is a vulnerability in OpenJPEG that allows for a heap-based buffer overflow.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-8112?

CVE-2020-8112 has a severity rating of 8.8, which is considered high.

3

How does CVE-2020-8112 impact the affected software?

CVE-2020-8112 can lead to a heap-based buffer overflow in OpenJPEG 2.3.1 through 2020-01-28.

4

How can I fix CVE-2020-8112?

To fix CVE-2020-8112, users should update to OpenJPEG version 2.3.1 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-8112?

More information about CVE-2020-8112 can be found at the following references: [link1], [link2], [link3].

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