CVE-2022-41751
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.44%
Last modified
CVE-2022-41751 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Jhead 3.06.0.1 allows attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands by placing them in a JPEG filename and then using the regeneration -rgt50 option.. EPSS estimates a 0.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Jhead 3.06.0.1 allows attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands by placing them in a JPEG filename and then using the regeneration -rgt50 option.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Jhead Project | Jhead | 3.06.0.1 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 35 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 36 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 37 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 11.0 |
References
- https://github.com/Matthias-Wandel/jheadProduct, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/Matthias-Wandel/jhead/blob/63ce118c6a59ea64ac357236a11a47aaf569d622/jhead.c#L788Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/Matthias-Wandel/jhead/pull/57Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/12/msg00004.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5294Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/Matthias-Wandel/jheadProduct, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/Matthias-Wandel/jhead/blob/63ce118c6a59ea64ac357236a11a47aaf569d622/jhead.c#L788Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/Matthias-Wandel/jhead/pull/57Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/12/msg00004.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5294Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-41751?
Jhead 3.06.0.1 allows attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands by placing them in a JPEG filename and then using the regeneration -rgt50 option.
How severe is CVE-2022-41751?
CVE-2022-41751 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-41751?
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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