CVE-2022-32978
CVE-2022-32978 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-617.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- CVSS v2: 4.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-617
- Affected product: Jpeg Libjpeg
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
There is an assertion failure in SingleComponentLSScan::ParseMCU in singlecomponentlsscan.cpp in libjpeg before 1.64 via an empty JPEG-LS scan.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-32978?
- There is an assertion failure in SingleComponentLSScan::ParseMCU in singlecomponentlsscan.cpp in libjpeg before 1.64 via an empty JPEG-LS scan.
- How severe is CVE-2022-32978?
- CVE-2022-32978 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-2022-32978 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-32978?
- CVE-2022-32978 affects Jpeg Libjpeg. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-32978?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2022-32978 published?
- CVE-2022-32978 was published on 2022-06-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/thorfdbg/libjpeg/commit/4746b577931e926a49e50de9720a4946de3069a7
- https://github.com/thorfdbg/libjpeg/issues/75
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:jpeg:libjpeg:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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