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6.5

libjpeg-turbo: Image processing can cause a system crash

CVE-2018-1152 · published 8 years ago
Summary

A specific image file can crash a system using libjpeg-turbo. This can occur when the software is processing a specially crafted BMP image. To avoid this issue, update to a fixed version of libjpeg-turbo.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
libjpeg-turbo libjpeg-turbo 1.5.90
cpe:2.3:a:libjpeg-turbo:libjpeg-turbo:1.5.90:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
canonical ubuntu_linux 12.04
14.04
16.04
17.10
18.04
cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:12.04:*:*:*:esm:*:*:*
debian debian_linux 8.0
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
libjpeg-turbo 1.5.90 is vulnerable to a denial of service vulnerability caused by a divide by zero when processing a crafted BMP image.
libjpeg-turbo 1.5.90 is vulnerable to a denial of service vulnerability caused by a divide by zero when processing a crafted BMP image.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
6.5 Medium
Exploitation
3% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-369Divide By Zero
Timeline
Published18 Jun 2018
Updated3 Nov 2026
First seen11 Apr 2026
Sources
CVE-2018-1152 · OSV
CVE-2018-1152 · NVD
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