CVE-2020-17541
libjpeg-turbo: Stack-based buffer overflow in the "transform" component
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · June 1, 2021
Updated · November 22, 2025
Description
A stack-based buffer overflow flaw was found in libjpeg-turbo library in the tranform component. An attacker may use this flaw to input a malicious image file to an application utilizing this library, leading to arbitrary code execution. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to data confidentiality and integrity as well as system availability.
CVSS score applicability
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Mitigation
Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options do not meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base or stability.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 8.8CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE-119 · Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer