CVE-2020-35538

Description

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

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.02%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: n/a libjpeg-turbo
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/libjpeg-turbo/libjpeg-turbo/issues/441 third party advisory issue tracking
https://github.com/libjpeg-turbo/libjpeg-turbo/commit/9120a247436e84c0b4eea828cb11e8f665fcde30 third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-35538?
CVE-2020-35538 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-35538?
To fix CVE-2020-35538, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2020-35538 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-35538 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-35538?
CVE-2020-35538 affects n/a libjpeg-turbo.
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