# CVE-2022-38266: leptonlib: An issue in the Leptonica linked library (v1.79.0) allows attackers to cause an arithmetic exception leading to a Den...

CVE-2022-38266 is fixed in leptonlib on 1 platform, first by DEBIAN-CVE-2022-38266, released September 9, 2022. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2022-38266
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: 6.5 (medium)
- EPSS: 0.0156
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Sep 9, 2022

## Description

An issue in the Leptonica linked library (v1.79.0) allows attackers to cause an arithmetic exception leading to a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted JPEG file.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | leptonlib Debian 12.15 (bookworm) | 1.82.0-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2022-38266](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2022-38266.md) | Sep 9, 2022 |
| Linux | leptonlib Debian 13.5 (trixie) | 1.82.0-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2022-38266](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2022-38266.md) | Sep 9, 2022 |
| Linux | leptonlib Debian 14 | 1.82.0-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2022-38266](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2022-38266.md) | Sep 9, 2022 |

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