Vulnerabilities in pkg:npm/jpeg-js

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-w7q9-p3jq-fmhm
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2020-8175 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.5) remote code execution vulnerability (CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption) affecting Jpeg js libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves uncontrolled resource consumption in jpeg-js. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 0.4.0.

2 Known Advisory Record(s)
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pkg:npm/jpeg-js

2 Known Advisory Record(s)

Vulnerability advisories affecting package pkg:npm/jpeg-js. Select an advisory below to view technical details or fixes.

Advisory ID CVE / NVD Severity Summary
GHSA-w7q9-p3jq-fmhm CVE-2020-8175 MODERATE Uncontrolled resource consumption in jpeg-js
GHSA-xvf7-4v9q-58w6 CVE-2022-25851 HIGH Infinite loop in jpeg-js

CVE-2020-8175 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2020-8175
GHSA Identifier GHSA-w7q9-p3jq-fmhm
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.5
CWE Classification CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption
Affected Product Jpeg js
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.5

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H).

Attack Vector Local (AV:L)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction Required (UI:R)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality None (C:N)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2020-8175

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Jpeg js dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

jpeg-js fixed: 0.4.0 
npm install jpeg-js@0.4.0
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

npm ls jpeg-js

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2020-8175, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls jpeg-js

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Jpeg js in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 0.4.0), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls jpeg-js command inspects dependencies declared in your package.json and lockfile; it does not perform automated runtime dynamic scanning.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption, where the product does not properly control the allocation and maintenance of a limited resource. In Jpeg js, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

Uncontrolled resource consumption in `jpeg-js` before 0.4.0 may allow attacker to launch denial of service attacks using specially a crafted JPEG image.

CVE-2020-8175 Affected Jpeg js Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
0.4.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
jpeg-js
npm/jpeg-js
npm
< 0.4.0
0.4.0

References

NVD — CVE-2020-8175 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-8175
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/eugeneware/jpeg-js/commit/135705b1510afb6cb4275a4655d92c58f6843e79
hackerone.com/reports/842462 WEB
https://hackerone.com/reports/842462

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-8175?
CVE-2020-8175 is a security vulnerability in Jpeg js involving Uncontrolled resource consumption in jpeg-js under CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption.
Which Jpeg js versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 0.4.0 across affected packages: jpeg-js.
What version fixes CVE-2020-8175?
Upgrading to 0.4.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is jpeg-js affected?
Yes, jpeg-js is affected in releases prior to 0.4.0. Upgrade your dependency to 0.4.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-8175?
CVE-2020-8175 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2020-8175?
CVE-2020-8175 is classified under CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption (The product does not properly control the allocation and maintenance of a limited resource.).
How can I check npm dependencies for CVE-2020-8175?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls jpeg-js'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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