CVE-2022-29978

CVE-2022-29978 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-682.

Key facts

Description

There is a floating point exception error in sixel_encoder_do_resize, encoder.c:633 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-2022-29978?
There is a floating point exception error in sixel_encoder_do_resize, encoder.c:633 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-2022-29978?
CVE-2022-29978 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-2022-29978 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-2022-29978?
CVE-2022-29978 affects Saitoha Libsixel. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-29978?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-29978 published?
CVE-2022-29978 was published on 2022-05-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

More vulnerabilities in Saitoha Libsixel

All CVEs affecting Saitoha Libsixel →

Other CWE-682 vulnerabilities

Browse all CWE-682 vulnerabilities →