CVE-2013-6369: Stack-based buffer overflow in the jbg_dec_in function in libjbig/jbig.c in JBIG-KIT before 2.1 allows remote

Q: How do I fix CVE-2013-6369?

jbig-kit: upgrade to newer than 2.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2013-6369 being exploited?

CVE-2013-6369 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2013-6369 affect?

CVE-2013-6369 affects jbig-kit. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Stack-based buffer overflow in the jbg_dec_in function in libjbig/jbig.c in JBIG-KIT before 2.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted image file.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2013-6369?

Priority 46/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

This month

MEDIUM 6.8UPGRADE

CVE-2013-6369 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting jbig-kit. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Stack-based buffer overflow in the jbg_dec_in function in libjbig/jbig.c in JBIG-KIT before 2.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted image file.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	3.4% (top 11%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2014-04-11
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Red Hat, Inc. · Vendor: cambridge enterprise

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-04-11 14:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:00 UTCUpdated Record last modified

cambridge enterprise jbig-kit UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.0 · 0.5 · 0.6 · 0.7 · 0.8 · 0.9 · 1.0 · 1.1

Fixed in: newer than 2.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy jbig-kit || rpm -q jbig-kit || jbig-kit --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade jbig-kit

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade jbig-kit

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2013-6369?

jbig-kit: upgrade to newer than 2.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2013-6369 being exploited?

CVE-2013-6369 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2013-6369 affect?

CVE-2013-6369 affects jbig-kit. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Stack-based buffer overflow in the jbg_dec_in function in libjbig/jbig.c in JBIG-KIT before 2.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted image file.

How urgent is CVE-2013-6369?

Priority 46/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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