Vulnerability Description
In HTMLDOC 1.9.14, an infinite loop in the gif_read_lzw function can lead to a pointer arbitrarily pointing to heap memory and resulting in a buffer overflow.
CVSS Score
5.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Htmldoc Project | Htmldoc | < 1.9.15 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 34 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/michaelrsweet/htmldoc/issues/470ExploitIssue TrackingPatch
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://github.com/michaelrsweet/htmldoc/issues/470ExploitIssue TrackingPatch
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-24191?
CVE-2022-24191 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In HTMLDOC 1.9.14, an infinite loop in the gif_read_lzw function can lead to a pointer arbitrarily pointing to heap memory and resulting in a buffer overflow.
How severe is CVE-2022-24191?
CVE-2022-24191 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-24191?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Htmldoc Project Htmldoc, Fedoraproject Fedora.