CVE-2022-37768: libjpeg commit 281daa9 was discovered to contain an infinite loop via the component Frame::ParseTrailer.

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEMITIGATE

CVE-2022-37768 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting libjpeg. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

libjpeg commit 281daa9 was discovered to contain an infinite loop via the component Frame::ParseTrailer.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.1% (top 34%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-835
Published	2022-08-18
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: jpeg

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-08-18 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:55 UTCUpdated Record last modified

jpeg libjpeg MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy libjpeg || rpm -q libjpeg || libjpeg --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-37768?

libjpeg: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-37768 being exploited?

CVE-2022-37768 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-2022-37768 affect?

CVE-2022-37768 affects libjpeg. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). libjpeg commit 281daa9 was discovered to contain an infinite loop via the component Frame::ParseTrailer.

How urgent is CVE-2022-37768?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Related CVEs

CVE-2023-37837 MEDIUM 6.5 UPGRADE libjpeg commit db33a6e was discovered to contain a heap buffer overflow via LineBitmapRequester::EncodeRegion
CVE-2023-37836 MEDIUM 6.5 UPGRADE libjpeg commit db33a6e was discovered to contain a reachable assertion via BitMapHook::BitMapHook at bitmaphoo
CVE-2022-37770 MEDIUM 6.5 MITIGATE libjpeg commit 281daa9 was discovered to contain a segmentation fault via LineMerger::GetNextLowpassLine at li
CVE-2022-37769 MEDIUM 6.5 MITIGATE libjpeg commit 281daa9 was discovered to contain a segmentation fault via HuffmanDecoder::Get at huffmandecode
CVE-2022-35166 MEDIUM 5.5 DOWNGRADE libjpeg commit 842c7ba was discovered to contain an infinite loop via the component JPEG::ReadInternal.

References

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