What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-28041?

CVE-2022-28041 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 2.1%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2022-28041?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2022-28041. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 2.1%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2022-28041?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2022-28041. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Stb Image H CVE-2022-28041

MEDIUM

Integer Overflow or Wraparound (CWE-190)

2022-04-15 cve@mitre.org

Denial Of Service Integer Overflow Stb Image H Fedora Debian Linux

6.5

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

6.5 MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

None

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Apr 15, 2022 - 14:15 nvd

MEDIUM 6.5

DescriptionNVD

stb_image.h v2.27 was discovered to contain an integer overflow via the function stbi__jpeg_decode_block_prog_dc. This vulnerability allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via unspecified vectors.

AnalysisAI

stb_image.h v2.27 was discovered to contain an integer overflow via the function stbi__jpeg_decode_block_prog_dc. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Integer Overflow (CWE-190), which allows attackers to cause unexpected behavior through arithmetic overflow. stb_image.h v2.27 was discovered to contain an integer overflow via the function stbi__jpeg_decode_block_prog_dc. This vulnerability allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via unspecified vectors. Affected products include: Nothings Stb Image.H, Fedoraproject Fedora, Debian Debian Linux.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Validate arithmetic operations, use safe integer libraries, check bounds before allocation.