CVE-2020-24222: Buffer Overflow vulnerability in jfif_decode() function in rockcarry ffjpeg through version 1.0.0, allows loca

Q: How do I fix CVE-2020-24222?

ffjpeg: upgrade to newer than 1.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2020-24222 being exploited?

CVE-2020-24222 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2020-24222 affect?

CVE-2020-24222 affects ffjpeg. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Buffer Overflow vulnerability in jfif_decode() function in rockcarry ffjpeg through version 1.0.0, allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code due to an issue with ALIGN.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2020-24222?

Priority 39/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Routine

HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2020-24222 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting ffjpeg. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer Overflow vulnerability in jfif_decode() function in rockcarry ffjpeg through version 1.0.0, allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code due to an issue with ALIGN.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 74%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-120
Published	2023-08-11
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: rockcarry

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-08-11 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:05 UTCUpdated Record last modified

rockcarry ffjpeg UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.0.0

Fixed in: newer than 1.0.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy ffjpeg || rpm -q ffjpeg || ffjpeg --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade ffjpeg

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade ffjpeg

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2020-24222?

ffjpeg: upgrade to newer than 1.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-24222 being exploited?

CVE-2020-24222 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2020-24222 affect?

CVE-2020-24222 affects ffjpeg. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Buffer Overflow vulnerability in jfif_decode() function in rockcarry ffjpeg through version 1.0.0, allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code due to an issue with ALIGN.

How urgent is CVE-2020-24222?

Priority 39/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2022-35433 MEDIUM 6.5 UPGRADE ffjpeg commit caade60a69633d74100bd3c2528bddee0b6a1291 was discovered to contain a memory leak via /src/jfif.c
CVE-2022-28471 MEDIUM 6.5 DOWNGRADE In ffjpeg (commit hash: caade60), the function bmp_load() in bmp.c contains an integer overflow vulnerability,

References

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