CWE
835
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-35166

First published: Thu Aug 18 2022(Updated: )

libjpeg commit 842c7ba was discovered to contain an infinite loop via the component JPEG::ReadInternal.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IJG libjpeg=2022-06-15

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-35166?

    CVE-2022-35166 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for denial of service caused by an infinite loop.

  • How do I fix CVE-2022-35166?

    To fix CVE-2022-35166, update to the latest version of libjpeg that addresses this issue.

  • What impact does CVE-2022-35166 have on libjpeg users?

    CVE-2022-35166 can lead to a denial of service, affecting application availability using libjpeg.

  • Is my system affected by CVE-2022-35166?

    Your system may be affected by CVE-2022-35166 if it uses libjpeg version 2022-06-15 or earlier.

  • What components are involved in CVE-2022-35166?

    CVE-2022-35166 involves the JPEG::ReadInternal component of libjpeg, which is responsible for reading JPEG images.

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