7.5
CWE
787 119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-0137: Buffer Overflow

First published: Mon Nov 14 2022(Updated: )

A heap buffer overflow in image_set_mask function of HTMLDOC before 1.9.15 allows an attacker to write outside the buffer boundaries.

Credit: patrick@puiterwijk.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Htmldoc Project Htmldoc<1.9.15

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2022-0137?

    CVE-2022-0137 is a heap buffer overflow vulnerability in the image_set_mask function of HTMLDOC before version 1.9.15.

  • How severe is CVE-2022-0137?

    CVE-2022-0137 has a severity score of 5.5 (high).

  • How does CVE-2022-0137 affect HTMLDOC?

    CVE-2022-0137 affects HTMLDOC versions up to and excluding 1.9.15.

  • How can an attacker exploit CVE-2022-0137?

    An attacker can exploit CVE-2022-0137 by triggering a heap buffer overflow in the image_set_mask function of HTMLDOC, allowing them to write outside the buffer boundaries.

  • Are there any fixes for CVE-2022-0137?

    Yes, the vulnerability has been fixed in version 1.9.15 of HTMLDOC.

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