CVE-2019-20421
CVSS v3
7.5
HIGH
EPSS Score
3.1 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
In Jp2Image::readMetadata() in jp2image.cpp in Exiv2 0.27.2, an input file can result in an infinite loop and hang, with high CPU consumption. Remote attackers could leverage this vulnerability to cause a denial of service via a crafted file.
Technical details
- Published
- 2020-01-27
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2019-20421?
In Jp2Image::readMetadata() in jp2image.cpp in Exiv2 0.27.2, an input file can result in an infinite loop and hang, with high CPU consumption. Remote attackers could leverage this vulnerability to cause a denial of service via a crafted file.
Is CVE-2019-20421 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2019-20421 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 3.1%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2019-20421?
CVE-2019-20421 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.5 (HIGH severity).
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