VDB-197476 · CVE-2022-28042 · Issue 1289

stb 2.27 stb_image.h stbi__jpeg_huff_decode use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in stb 2.27. It has been declared as critical. This issue affects the function stbi__jpeg_huff_decode of the file stb_image.h. Executing a manipulation can lead to use after free. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2022-28042. There is not any exploit available. It is advisable to implement a patch to correct this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in stb 2.27. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects the function stbi__jpeg_huff_decode of the file stb_image.h. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was released 04/15/2022 as 1289. The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2022-28042 since 03/28/2022. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

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-2022-32528). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

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Version

2.27

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

VulDB Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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ATT&CK: 🔍

Physical: No
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

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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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: 1289
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-28042 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-28042
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-197476
EUVD: 🔍

Entryinfo

Created: 04/15/2022 19:10
Updated: 05/16/2026 01:29
Changes: 04/15/2022 19:10 (40), 04/21/2022 07:28 (1), 03/01/2026 20:55 (16), 05/16/2026 01:29 (1)
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