CVE-2022-32978
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.82%
Last modified
CVE-2022-32978 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. There is an assertion failure in SingleComponentLSScan::ParseMCU in singlecomponentlsscan.cpp in libjpeg before 1.64 via an empty JPEG-LS scan.. EPSS estimates a 0.82% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
There is an assertion failure in SingleComponentLSScan::ParseMCU in singlecomponentlsscan.cpp in libjpeg before 1.64 via an empty JPEG-LS scan.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Jpeg | Libjpeg | < 1.64 |
References
- https://github.com/thorfdbg/libjpeg/commit/4746b577931e926a49e50de9720a4946de3069a7Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/thorfdbg/libjpeg/issues/75Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/thorfdbg/libjpeg/commit/4746b577931e926a49e50de9720a4946de3069a7Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/thorfdbg/libjpeg/issues/75Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-32978?
There is an assertion failure in SingleComponentLSScan::ParseMCU in singlecomponentlsscan.cpp in libjpeg before 1.64 via an empty JPEG-LS scan.
How severe is CVE-2022-32978?
CVE-2022-32978 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.82% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-32978?
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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