What is CVE-2022-24191?

CVE-2022-24191 is a vulnerability in HTMLDOC 1.9.14 that allows an attacker to cause a buffer overflow by exploiting an infinite loop in the gif_read_lzw function, potentially leading to remote code execution.

How severe is CVE-2022-24191?

CVE-2022-24191 has a severity rating of medium, with a CVSS score of 5.5.

What software versions are affected by CVE-2022-24191?

HTMLDOC versions up to but excluding 1.9.15 and Fedora 34 are affected by CVE-2022-24191.

How can CVE-2022-24191 be exploited?

CVE-2022-24191 can be exploited by an attacker creating a specially crafted GIF file and causing an infinite loop in the gif_read_lzw function, leading to a buffer overflow.

Are there any references for CVE-2022-24191?

Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2022-24191 at the following references: [Link 1](https://github.com/michaelrsweet/htmldoc/issues/470) [Link 2](https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/6RPDZLHOMPSA2LBXXFTZ5UADZWGYYWH7/)

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CVE-2022-24191

medium

5.5

CWE

835 119

4/4/2022

3/8/2024

CVE-2022-24191: Buffer Overflow

First published: Mon Apr 04 2022(Updated: )

In HTMLDOC 1.9.14, an infinite loop in the gif_read_lzw function can lead to a pointer arbitrarily pointing to heap memory and resulting in a buffer overflow.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Htmldoc Project Htmldoc	<1.9.15
Fedoraproject Fedora	=34

Remedy

https://github.com/michaelrsweet/htmldoc/issues/470

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-24191?
CVE-2022-24191 is a vulnerability in HTMLDOC 1.9.14 that allows an attacker to cause a buffer overflow by exploiting an infinite loop in the gif_read_lzw function, potentially leading to remote code execution.
How severe is CVE-2022-24191?
CVE-2022-24191 has a severity rating of medium, with a CVSS score of 5.5.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2022-24191?
HTMLDOC versions up to but excluding 1.9.15 and Fedora 34 are affected by CVE-2022-24191.
How can CVE-2022-24191 be exploited?
CVE-2022-24191 can be exploited by an attacker creating a specially crafted GIF file and causing an infinite loop in the gif_read_lzw function, leading to a buffer overflow.
Are there any references for CVE-2022-24191?
Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2022-24191 at the following references: [Link 1](https://github.com/michaelrsweet/htmldoc/issues/470) [Link 2](https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/6RPDZLHOMPSA2LBXXFTZ5UADZWGYYWH7/)

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