CVE-2022-1507

chafa: NULL Pointer Dereference in function gif_internal_decode_frame at libnsgif.c:599 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted input file. in hpjansson/chafa

MEDIUM
5.5
CVSS Score
Published: April 27, 2022 at 04:55 PM UTC
Updated: June 17, 2026 at 04:22 AM UTC
3 products affected across 3 vendorsFedoraChafaProject Chafa

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Severity
MEDIUM5.5
Exploit prediction
EPSS 0.9%

Description

chafa: NULL Pointer Dereference in function gif_internal_decode_frame at libnsgif.c:599 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted input file. in GitHub repository hpjansson/chafa prior to 1.10.2. chafa: NULL Pointer Dereference in function gif_internal_decode_frame at libnsgif.c:599 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted input file.

Affected

Our own answer: ranges merged, affected separated from platform-only, with confidence and review flags.

v < 1.10.2
Affected range stops below 1.10.2, so it looks safe — our inference, not a vendor statement
v < 1.10.2
Affected range stops below 1.10.2, so it looks safe — our inference, not a vendor statement

CVSS

Attack Vector
LOCAL
Complexity
LOW
Privileges
NONE
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
NONE
Availability
HIGH
Vector?

Quick Info

StatusMODIFIED
CWE
CWE-476

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