CVE-2022-29977

6.5 MEDIUM

Published: May 11, 2022 Modified: April 24, 2026

Description

There is an assertion failure error in stbi__jpeg_huff_decode, stb_image.h:1894 in libsixel img2sixel 1.8.6. Remote attackers could leverage this vulnerability to cause a denial-of-service via a crafted JPEG file.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

https://github.com/saitoha/libsixel/issues/165

Source: cve@mitre.org

Exploit Issue Tracking Third Party Advisory

https://github.com/saitoha/libsixel/issues/165

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Exploit Issue Tracking Third Party Advisory

2 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

6.5 / 10.0

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-617

Affected Vendors

saitoha

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