CVE-2022-32202

Name: CVE-2022-32202
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-06-02T14:16:01.253+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.67%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-32202 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In libjpeg 1.63, there is a NULL pointer dereference in LineBuffer::FetchRegion in linebuffer.cpp.. EPSS estimates a 0.67% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In libjpeg 1.63, there is a NULL pointer dereference in LineBuffer::FetchRegion in linebuffer.cpp.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.67%

47.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-476

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Libjpeg Project	Libjpeg	1.63

References

https://github.com/thorfdbg/libjpeg/commit/51c3241b6da39df30f016b63f43f31c4011222c7Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/thorfdbg/libjpeg/issues/74Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/thorfdbg/libjpeg/commit/51c3241b6da39df30f016b63f43f31c4011222c7Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/thorfdbg/libjpeg/issues/74Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 2, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-32202?

In libjpeg 1.63, there is a NULL pointer dereference in LineBuffer::FetchRegion in linebuffer.cpp.

How severe is CVE-2022-32202?

CVE-2022-32202 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.67% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-32202?

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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Source: NVD / NIST