CVE-2022-24191
MEDIUM
Published Apr 4, 20224y ago · Modified Jun 17, 20262w ago
5.5 CVSS 3.1
Published Apr 4, 2022 4y ago
Last Modified Jun 17, 2026 2w ago
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 Details
Base Score
Exploitability
Impact
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Attack Vector Local
Attack Complexity Low
Privileges Required None
User Interaction Required
Scope Unchanged
Confidentiality None
Integrity None
Availability High
Threat Intelligence
No active exploitation signals — not in CISA KEV and no EPSS score yet.
Exploit & Patch Status
Public Exploit Known
Patch Available
Weaknesses 1
CWE-835
Affected Products 2
| Vendor | Product | Version | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| htmldoc_project | htmldoc | * | <1.9.15 |
| fedoraproject | fedora | 34 | any |
References 2
- github.com https://github.com/michaelrsweet/htmldoc/issues/470
- lists.fedoraproject.org https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/6RPDZLHOMPSA2LBXXFTZ5UADZWGYYWH7/
Remediation
- github.com https://github.com/michaelrsweet/htmldoc/issues/470