CVE-2022-38266: Divide by Zero

Published Sep 9, 2022
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Updated

An issue in the Leptonica linked library (v1.79.0) allows attackers to cause an arithmetic exception leading to a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted JPEG file.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Tesseract Project Tesseract=5.0.0-alpha-20210401
Leptonica Leptonica<1.80.0
Debian Debian Linux=10.0

Event History

Sep 9, 2022
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Data Sourced
12:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-38266?

CVE-2022-38266 is classified as a high severity vulnerability that can lead to Denial of Service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-38266?

To fix CVE-2022-38266, upgrade Leptonica to version 1.80.0 or later.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2022-38266?

CVE-2022-38266 affects Leptonica versions up to 1.80.0, Tesseract 5.0.0-alpha-20210401, and Debian 10.0.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-38266?

CVE-2022-38266 is an arithmetic exception vulnerability that can trigger a Denial of Service.

5

Can I still use Tesseract with CVE-2022-38266?

Using Tesseract with the vulnerable version of Leptonica may expose you to risks, so it is recommended to update.

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