CVE-2020-15389

6.5 MEDIUM 2% exploit odds Fix listed

What it is

jp2/opj_decompress.c in OpenJPEG through 2.3.1 has a use-after-free that can be triggered if there is a mix of valid and invalid files in a directory operated on by the decompressor. Triggering a double-free may also be possible. This is related to calling opj_image_destroy twice.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited over the network without logging in. High risk of service disruption.
Exploit odds: 2.4% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2020-06-29 21:15 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-17 02:56 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 2.4% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 6.5 MEDIUM (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2020-06-29 21:15 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-17 02:56 UTC
Exploit probability: 2.4% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness: CWE-416 · Use after free
Record status: Modified

Affected

Uclouvain Openjpeg ≤ 2.3.1
Debian Linux 9.0
Debian Linux 10.0
Oracle Outside In Technology 8.5.4
Oracle Outside In Technology 8.5.5

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 6.5

Attack vector: Network
Complexity: High
Privileges needed: None
User interaction: None
Scope: Unchanged
Confidentiality: Low
Integrity: None
Availability: High

Raw vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:H

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record