opj_t1_clbl_decode_processor in openjp2/t1.c in OpenJPEG 2.3.1 through 2020-01-28 has a…
Priority MEDIUM 44CWE-787Published · Updated
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- Required
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- Code execution
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- High · High · High
- Fix status
- Fixed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · NVD. Fix status from CNA and Red Hat. Impact type from CWE-787 and the CVSS impact.
Summary
opj_t1_clbl_decode_processor in openjp2/t1.c in OpenJPEG 2.3.1 through 2020-01-28 has a heap-based buffer overflow in the qmfbid==1 case, a different issue than CVE-2020-6851.
Why it matters now
EPSS 0.03624 89th percentileScored 2026-11-07
Public exploit Yes 1 exploit referenceTagged by NVD
Fix Fixed Red Hat: 3 advisories
SSVC decision points
Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | all versions | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- — Vendor— Affected all versions Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 2
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:a:uclouvain:openjpeg:2.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 2.3.1 | Vulnerable | The OpenJPEG Project |
| cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 8.0 | Vulnerable | Debian |
- cpe:2.3:a:uclouvain:openjpeg:2.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 2.3.1 Vulnerable ·The OpenJPEG Project
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 8.0 Vulnerable ·Debian
Remediation
Red Hat 3 advisories
- RHSA-2020:0570 Released 2020-02-24 · Red Hat rating Importantopenjpeg2 security update
- Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder (v. 8) openjpeg2-devel-2.3.1-3.el8_1, openjpeg2-tools-2.3.1-3.el8_1
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream (v. 8) openjpeg2-2.3.1-3.el8_1, openjpeg2-devel-docs-2.3.1-3.el8_1, openjpeg2-tools-2.3.1-3.el8_1
- RHSA-2020:0569 Released 2020-02-24 · Red Hat rating Importantopenjpeg2 security update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream E4S (v. 8.0) openjpeg2-2.3.0-10.el8_0, openjpeg2-devel-docs-2.3.0-10.el8_0, openjpeg2-tools-2.3.0-10.el8_0
- RHSA-2020:0550 Released 2020-02-19 · Red Hat rating Importantopenjpeg2 security update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Client (v. 7) openjpeg2-2.3.1-3.el7_7
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Client Optional (v. 7) openjpeg2-devel-2.3.1-3.el7_7, openjpeg2-devel-docs-2.3.1-3.el7_7, openjpeg2-tools-2.3.1-3.el7_7
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux ComputeNode (v. 7) openjpeg2-2.3.1-3.el7_7
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux ComputeNode Optional (v. 7) openjpeg2-devel-2.3.1-3.el7_7, openjpeg2-devel-docs-2.3.1-3.el7_7, openjpeg2-tools-2.3.1-3.el7_7
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 7) openjpeg2-2.3.1-3.el7_7, openjpeg2-2.3.1-3.el7_7.ppc
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional (v. 7) openjpeg2-devel-2.3.1-3.el7_7, openjpeg2-devel-2.3.1-3.el7_7.ppc, openjpeg2-devel-docs-2.3.1-3.el7_7 +2
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation (v. 7) openjpeg2-2.3.1-3.el7_7
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Optional (v. 7) openjpeg2-devel-2.3.1-3.el7_7, openjpeg2-devel-docs-2.3.1-3.el7_7, openjpeg2-tools-2.3.1-3.el7_7
Vendor assessments
Red Hat
Red Hat rating: Important. Red Hat's page for this CVE →
| Product | Status | Plan or fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder (v. 8) | Fixed | RHSA-2020:0570 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream (v. 8) | Fixed | RHSA-2020:0570 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream E4S (v. 8.0) | Fixed | RHSA-2020:0569 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Client (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2020:0550 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Client Optional (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2020:0550 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux ComputeNode (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2020:0550 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux ComputeNode Optional (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2020:0550 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2020:0550 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2020:0550 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2020:0550 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Optional (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2020:0550 |
Not affected: 2 products
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2020-8112
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-g38x-2w55-fmr9
References
Advisory 8
Sources
- CVE-2020-8112 · CVE Program
- CVE-2020-8112 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-g38x-2w55-fmr9 · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
- CVE-2020-8112 · Red Hat security data · CC BY 4.0
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