USN-4685-1: OpenJPEG vulnerabilities

Published Jan 7, 2021
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Updated

It was discovered that OpenJPEG incorrectly handled certain image data. An attacker could use this issue to cause OpenJPEG to crash, leading to a denial of service, or possibly execute arbitrary code.

Affected Software

1 affected component
OpenJPEG OpenJPEG

Event History

May 10, 2025
Advisory Published
via Ubuntu·03:44 AM
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·03:44 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for these OpenJPEG vulnerabilities?

The vulnerability IDs for these OpenJPEG vulnerabilities are CVE-2020-27842, CVE-2020-27841, and CVE-2020-27824.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-27842?

The severity of CVE-2020-27842 is not provided in the information provided.

3

How do I fix the OpenJPEG vulnerabilities?

To fix the OpenJPEG vulnerabilities, you need to update the affected software packages to version 2.3.1-1ubuntu4.20.10.1 (for Ubuntu 20.10) or version 2.3.1-1ubuntu4.20.04.1 (for Ubuntu 20.04).

4

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-27842?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-27842 at the following URL: https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2020-27842

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