CWE
119 787
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-46822: Buffer Overflow

First published: Sat Jun 18 2022(Updated: )

Last updated 24 July 2024

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Libjpeg-turbo Libjpeg-turbo>1.5.3<=2.0.90
debian/libjpeg-turbo<=1:2.0.6-4
1:2.1.5-2
1:2.1.5-3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-46822?

    The severity of CVE-2021-46822 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.5.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2021-46822?

    The libjpeg-turbo package on Debian, Ubuntu, and the Libjpeg-turbo library are affected.

  • How does CVE-2021-46822 impact the affected software?

    CVE-2021-46822 can cause a heap-based buffer overflow in the PPM reader of libjpeg-turbo, potentially leading to unauthorized access or code execution.

  • Is there a fix for CVE-2021-46822?

    Yes, updates have been released to address the vulnerability. Please refer to the respective vendor's advisories for the updated versions.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-46822?

    More information about CVE-2021-46822 can be found on the IBM X-Force Exchange, libjpeg-turbo GitHub repository, and the Launchpad bug report.

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