8.8
CWE
416
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-27046: Use After Free

First published: Fri Apr 08 2022(Updated: )

libsixel 1.8.6 suffers from a Heap Use After Free vulnerability in in libsixel/src/dither.c:388.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Libsixel Project Libsixel=1.8.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-27046?

    The severity of CVE-2022-27046 is high with a severity value of 8.8.

  • How does CVE-2022-27046 affect libsixel?

    CVE-2022-27046 affects libsixel version 1.8.6.

  • What is the vulnerability type of CVE-2022-27046?

    CVE-2022-27046 is a Heap Use After Free vulnerability.

  • How can the Heap Use After Free vulnerability in CVE-2022-27046 be exploited?

    The Heap Use After Free vulnerability in CVE-2022-27046 can be exploited by manipulating memory after it has been freed.

  • Is there a fix available for CVE-2022-27046?

    At the time of writing, there is no fix available for CVE-2022-27046. It is recommended to update to a version of libsixel that is not affected.

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