CVE-2022-27114: Buffer Overflow

Published May 9, 2022
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Updated

Last updated 27 January 2025

Other sources

There is a vulnerability in htmldoc 1.9.16. In imageloadjpeg function image.cxx when it calls malloc,'img->width' and 'img->height' they are large enough to cause an integer overflow. So, the malloc function may return a heap blosmaller than the expected size, and it will cause a buffer overflow/Address boundary error in the jpegreadscanlines function.

MITRE

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
debian/htmldoc
1.9.11-4+deb11u31.9.16-11.9.20-1
Htmldoc Project Htmldoc=1.9.16
Debian Debian Linux=9.0

Event History

May 9, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:52 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:52 PM
Description
Jan 23, 2025
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·11:42 PM
Description
Feb 1, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·11:01 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-27114?

CVE-2022-27114 is a vulnerability in htmldoc 1.9.16 that can cause an integer overflow and result in a buffer overflow.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2022-27114?

The severity of CVE-2022-27114 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.5.

3

How does CVE-2022-27114 affect Htmldoc?

CVE-2022-27114 affects Htmldoc version 1.9.16.

4

How does CVE-2022-27114 affect Debian Debian Linux?

CVE-2022-27114 affects Debian Debian Linux version 9.0.

5

How can I fix CVE-2022-27114?

To fix CVE-2022-27114, update htmldoc to a version that includes the fix for the vulnerability.

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