CVE-2022-29977
CVE-2022-29977 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Saitoha Libsixel with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-617.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- CVSS v2: 4.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (58th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-617
- Affected product: Saitoha Libsixel
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
There is an assertion failure error in stbi__jpeg_huff_decode, stb_image.h:1894 in libsixel img2sixel 1.8.6. Remote attackers could leverage this vulnerability to cause a denial-of-service via a crafted JPEG file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-29977?
- There is an assertion failure error in stbi__jpeg_huff_decode, stb_image.h:1894 in libsixel img2sixel 1.8.6. Remote attackers could leverage this vulnerability to cause a denial-of-service via a crafted JPEG file.
- How severe is CVE-2022-29977?
- CVE-2022-29977 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2022-29977 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-29977?
- CVE-2022-29977 affects Saitoha Libsixel. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-29977?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2022-29977 published?
- CVE-2022-29977 was published on 2022-05-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:saitoha:libsixel:1.8.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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