CVE-2022-27938: Medium severity Libsixel Project Libsixel vulnerability

Published Mar 26, 2022
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Updated

stbimage.h (aka the stb image loader) 2.19, as used in libsixel and other products, has a reachable assertion in stbicreatepngimageraw.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Libsixel Project Libsixel=2.19
Libsixel libsixel<1.10.4
saitoha libsixel<1.8.7

Event History

Mar 26, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:49 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:49 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-27938?

CVE-2022-27938 is a vulnerability in stb_image.h library version 2.19, used in libsixel and other products, which allows an attacker to reach an assertion in stbi__create_png_image_raw.

2

How severe is CVE-2022-27938?

CVE-2022-27938 has a severity rating of 5.5, which is classified as medium.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2022-27938?

The software affected by CVE-2022-27938 is Libsixel version 2.19.

4

How can I fix CVE-2022-27938?

To fix CVE-2022-27938, update Libsixel to a version that is not affected by the vulnerability.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-27938?

You can find more information about CVE-2022-27938 at the following link: [GitHub Issue #163](https://github.com/saitoha/libsixel/issues/163)

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