CVE-2022-37768

Name: CVE-2022-37768
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-08-18T20:15:11.97+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.84%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-37768 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. libjpeg commit 281daa9 was discovered to contain an infinite loop via the component Frame::ParseTrailer.. EPSS estimates a 0.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

libjpeg commit 281daa9 was discovered to contain an infinite loop via the component Frame::ParseTrailer.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.84%

53.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-835

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Jpeg	Libjpeg	All versions

References

https://github.com/thorfdbg/libjpeg/issues/77Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/thorfdbg/libjpeg/issues/77Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 18, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-37768?

libjpeg commit 281daa9 was discovered to contain an infinite loop via the component Frame::ParseTrailer.

How severe is CVE-2022-37768?

CVE-2022-37768 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.84% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-37768?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2022-37768?

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Source: NVD / NIST