SB2022092236 - Remote code execution in libjpeg-turbo



SB2022092236 - Remote code execution in libjpeg-turbo

Published: September 22, 2022

Security Bulletin ID SB2022092236
CSH Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

High 100%
  • Low
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  • High
  • Critical

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Out-of-bounds write (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-46822)

CWE-ID: CWE-787 - Out-of-bounds write

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing images within the  get_word_rgb_row() function in rdppm.c. A remote attacker can pass a specially crafted file to the affected software, trigger an out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code on the target system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.