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CVE-2022-37769

6.5 · MEDIUM
Published Aug 18, 2022 jpeg CWE-119 EPSS 0.71% (51th pctl)

Overview

CVE-2022-37769 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting jpeg libjpeg. It was published on August 18, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical Description

libjpeg commit 281daa9 was discovered to contain a segmentation fault via HuffmanDecoder::Get at huffmandecoder.hpp. This vulnerability allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted file.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from jpeg. Update libjpeg to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected Products

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-37769?

CVE-2022-37769 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting jpeg libjpeg. It was published on August 18, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2022-37769?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2022-37769?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from jpeg. Update libjpeg to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2022-37769?

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