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HIGH

CVE-2020-27814

CVSS v3

7.8

HIGH

EPSS Score

2.0 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

—

SSVC status

Description

A heap-buffer overflow was found in the way openjpeg2 handled certain PNG format files. An attacker could use this flaw to cause an application crash or in some cases execute arbitrary code with the permission of the user running such an application.

Technical details

Published
2021-01-26

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-27814?

A heap-buffer overflow was found in the way openjpeg2 handled certain PNG format files. An attacker could use this flaw to cause an application crash or in some cases execute arbitrary code with the permission of the user running such an application.

Is CVE-2020-27814 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2020-27814 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 2.0% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2020-27814?

CVE-2020-27814 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (HIGH severity).

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