CVE-2018-13037: An issue was discovered in jpeg-compressor 0.1

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HIGH 7.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2018-13037 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting jpeg compressor. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An issue was discovered in jpeg-compressor 0.1. The bmp_load function in stb_image.c allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer overflow and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	1.6% (top 25%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-787
Published	2018-07-01
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: jpeg-compressor project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-07-01 18:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:38 UTCUpdated Record last modified

jpeg-compressor project jpeg compressor DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy jpeg-compressor || rpm -q jpeg-compressor || jpeg-compressor --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison jpeg-compressor sudo apt install jpeg-compressor=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.1> sudo apt-mark hold jpeg-compressor

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list jpeg-compressor sudo dnf downgrade jpeg-compressor-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.1> sudo dnf versionlock add jpeg-compressor

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2018-13037?

jpeg compressor: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-13037 being exploited?

CVE-2018-13037 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-2018-13037 affect?

CVE-2018-13037 affects jpeg compressor. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). An issue was discovered in jpeg-compressor 0.1. The bmp_load function in stb_image.c allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer overflow and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact.

How urgent is CVE-2018-13037?

Priority 51/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2018-13030 HIGH 7.8 DOWNGRADE An issue was discovered in jpeg-compressor 0.1

References

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