CVE-2022-28042
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.55%
Last modified
CVE-2022-28042 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. stb_image.h v2.27 was discovered to contain an heap-based use-after-free via the function stbi__jpeg_huff_decode.. EPSS estimates a 1.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
stb_image.h v2.27 was discovered to contain an heap-based use-after-free via the function stbi__jpeg_huff_decode.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nothings | Stb Image.H | 2.27 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 34 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 35 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 36 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
References
- https://github.com/nothings/stb/issues/1289Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/nothings/stb/pull/1297Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/01/msg00045.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/nothings/stb/issues/1289Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/nothings/stb/pull/1297Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/01/msg00045.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-28042?
stb_image.h v2.27 was discovered to contain an heap-based use-after-free via the function stbi__jpeg_huff_decode.
How severe is CVE-2022-28042?
CVE-2022-28042 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-28042?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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