CVE-2022-31796
CVE-2022-31796 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Jpeg Libjpeg 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-125.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- CVSS v2: 4.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-125
- Affected product: Jpeg Libjpeg
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
libjpeg 1.63 has a heap-based buffer over-read in HierarchicalBitmapRequester::FetchRegion in hierarchicalbitmaprequester.cpp because the MCU size can be different between allocation and use.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-31796?
- libjpeg 1.63 has a heap-based buffer over-read in HierarchicalBitmapRequester::FetchRegion in hierarchicalbitmaprequester.cpp because the MCU size can be different between allocation and use.
- How severe is CVE-2022-31796?
- CVE-2022-31796 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-2022-31796 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-31796?
- CVE-2022-31796 affects Jpeg Libjpeg. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-31796?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2022-31796 published?
- CVE-2022-31796 was published on 2022-06-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/thorfdbg/libjpeg/commit/187035b9726710b4fe11d565c7808975c930895d
- https://github.com/thorfdbg/libjpeg/issues/71
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:jpeg:libjpeg:1.63:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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