CVE-2022-36752

Public Exploit

Description

png2webp v1.0.4 was discovered to contain an out-of-bounds write via the function w2p. This vulnerability is exploitable via a crafted png file.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.72% Top 30%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/landfillbaby/png2webp/issues/3 issue tracking patch exploit third party advisory
https://github.com/landfillbaby/png2webp/commit/8f21ad79b0cd98fc22d5b49734543101946abbff third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-36752?
CVE-2022-36752 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-36752?
To fix CVE-2022-36752, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-36752 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-36752 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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