CWE
119 787
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2023-37837: Buffer Overflow

First published: Thu Jul 13 2023(Updated: )

libjpeg commit db33a6e was discovered to contain a heap buffer overflow via LineBitmapRequester::EncodeRegion at linebitmaprequester.cpp. This vulnerability allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted file.

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IJG libjpeg<1.66

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-37837?

    CVE-2023-37837 has been identified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for Denial of Service (DoS) attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2023-37837?

    To mitigate CVE-2023-37837, users should update to a version of libjpeg that is greater than 1.66.

  • What causes CVE-2023-37837?

    CVE-2023-37837 is caused by a heap buffer overflow in the LineBitmapRequester::EncodeRegion function.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2023-37837?

    CVE-2023-37837 affects users and applications that utilize versions of libjpeg up to 1.66.

  • What types of attacks can CVE-2023-37837 facilitate?

    CVE-2023-37837 can facilitate Denial of Service (DoS) attacks through the exploitation of crafted files.

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