Illustrator CC 2014 "Exception in file" error with linked images

It appears some images are showing "Exception in file" error dialog boxes.
If I resave the image in Photoshop or link it to a different image the error disappears.
Happened with:
- old design files linked to old images
- image that was dragged from Mac Mail
- linked to JPG provided from other users
Does not happen with:
- images created recently with Photoshop CC or CC 2014
Here is the error:
Has anyone else seen this and/or found a solution?
This is an error on a new Mac Pro with brand new install of all software. No older versions of cc installed. Just CC 2014.

That's a good idea. Unfortunately, same problem if I move the image to desktop or same folder as file.
If I resave the file (JPG in this case) the error disappears.
I understand this can be the solution, but given this issue had not happened before, it's interesting it is happening with CC 2014.
Attached is the image in question. Note that this is not the only image. It has happened with older design files that were made from older versions of cc or before cc.
I'm not sure if the uploader will recreate the JPG so I'll compress the file and is available here if anyone would like to test.
Dropbox - photo 2.JPG.zip

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