# CVE-2023-37837: libjpeg: libjpeg commit db33a6e was discovered to contain a heap buffer overflow via LineBitmapRequester::EncodeRegion at line...

CVE-2023-37837 is fixed in libjpeg on 1 platform, first by DEBIAN-CVE-2023-37837, released July 13, 2023. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-37837
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: 6.5 (medium)
- EPSS: 0.0059
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Jul 13, 2023

## Description

libjpeg commit db33a6e was discovered to contain a heap buffer overflow via LineBitmapRequester::EncodeRegion at linebitmaprequester.cpp. This vulnerability allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted file.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | libjpeg Debian 13.5 (trixie) | 0.0~git20241105.c719010-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2023-37837](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2023-37837.md) | Jul 13, 2023 |
| Linux | libjpeg Debian 14 | 0.0~git20241105.c719010-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2023-37837](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2023-37837.md) | Jul 13, 2023 |

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