CVE-2023-37837
CVE-2023-37837 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-787.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (40th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Jpeg Libjpeg
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- Last modified:
Description
libjpeg commit db33a6e was discovered to contain a heap buffer overflow via LineBitmapRequester::EncodeRegion at linebitmaprequester.cpp. This vulnerability allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-37837?
- libjpeg commit db33a6e was discovered to contain a heap buffer overflow via LineBitmapRequester::EncodeRegion at linebitmaprequester.cpp. This vulnerability allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted file.
- How severe is CVE-2023-37837?
- CVE-2023-37837 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-2023-37837 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-37837?
- CVE-2023-37837 affects Jpeg Libjpeg. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-37837?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2023-37837 published?
- CVE-2023-37837 was published on 2023-07-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:jpeg:libjpeg:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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