CVE-2022-27044: Buffer Overflow

Published Apr 8, 2022
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Updated

libsixel 1.8.6 is affected by Buffer Overflow in libsixel/src/quant.c:876.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Libsixel Project Libsixel=1.8.6
saitoha libsixel=1.8.6

Event History

Apr 8, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:58 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:58 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2022-27044.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2022-27044?

The severity of CVE-2022-27044 is high with a score of 8.8.

3

What is the affected software by CVE-2022-27044?

The affected software by CVE-2022-27044 is libsixel 1.8.6.

4

What is the description of CVE-2022-27044?

CVE-2022-27044 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in libsixel version 1.8.6.

5

How can I fix CVE-2022-27044?

To fix CVE-2022-27044, update to a version of libsixel that is not affected by the vulnerability.

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