stb 2.27 stb_image.h stbi__jpeg_decode_block_prog_dc denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in stb 2.27. It has been classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function stbi__jpeg_decode_block_prog_dc of the file stb_image.h. Performing a manipulation results in denial of service. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2022-28041. No exploit is available. To fix this issue, it is recommended to deploy a patch.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in stb 2.27. It has been classified as problematic. This affects the function stbi__jpeg_decode_block_prog_dc of the file stb_image.h. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. This is going to have an impact on availability.

The weakness was published 04/15/2022 as 1292. It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2022-28041 since 03/28/2022. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 300133 (Debian dla-4493 : libstb-dev - security update), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at github.com.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (300133) and EUVD (EUVD-2022-32527). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.4

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Local: No
Remote: Partially

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 300133
Nessus Name: Debian dla-4493 : libstb-dev - security update

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Patch: github.com

Timelineinfo

03/28/2022 🔍
04/15/2022 +18 days 🔍
04/15/2022 +0 days 🔍
05/16/2026 +1491 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 1292
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-28041 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-28041
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-197475
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Entryinfo

Created: 04/15/2022 19:10
Updated: 05/16/2026 01:29
Changes: 04/15/2022 19:10 (40), 04/21/2022 07:22 (1), 03/01/2026 20:55 (16), 05/16/2026 01:29 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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