How severe is CVE-2022-32202?

CVE-2022-32202 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-32202 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-32202?

CVE-2022-32202 affects Libjpeg Project Libjpeg. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-32202?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2022-32202 published?

CVE-2022-32202 was published on 2022-06-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-32202

CVE-2022-32202 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Libjpeg Project Libjpeg with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-476.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (47th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-476
Affected product: Libjpeg Project Libjpeg
Published: 2022-06-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In libjpeg 1.63, there is a NULL pointer dereference in LineBuffer::FetchRegion in linebuffer.cpp.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-32202?: In libjpeg 1.63, there is a NULL pointer dereference in LineBuffer::FetchRegion in linebuffer.cpp.
How severe is CVE-2022-32202?: CVE-2022-32202 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-32202 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-32202?: CVE-2022-32202 affects Libjpeg Project Libjpeg. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-32202?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-32202 published?: CVE-2022-32202 was published on 2022-06-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:libjpeg_project:libjpeg:1.63:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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