How severe is CVE-2022-37768?

CVE-2022-37768 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-37768 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-2022-37768?

CVE-2022-37768 affects Jpeg Libjpeg. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-37768?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-37768 published?

CVE-2022-37768 was published on 2022-08-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-37768

CVE-2022-37768 is a high-severity vulnerability in Jpeg Libjpeg with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-835.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-835
Affected product: Jpeg Libjpeg
Published: 2022-08-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

libjpeg commit 281daa9 was discovered to contain an infinite loop via the component Frame::ParseTrailer.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-37768?: libjpeg commit 281daa9 was discovered to contain an infinite loop via the component Frame::ParseTrailer.
How severe is CVE-2022-37768?: CVE-2022-37768 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-37768 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-2022-37768?: CVE-2022-37768 affects Jpeg Libjpeg. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-37768?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-37768 published?: CVE-2022-37768 was published on 2022-08-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/thorfdbg/libjpeg/issues/77

Affected products (1)

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