🛡️ CVE-2022-41751 — debian-linux
Description
Jhead 3.06.0.1 allows attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands by placing them in a JPEG filename and then using the regeneration -rgt50 option.
How this vulnerability can be exploited
This issue can be reached with local access to the system, attack complexity is low, an attacker needs no privileges on the target. A user must be tricked into taking some action. The scope is unchanged, so the impact stays within the vulnerable component. Rated impact: confidentiality high, integrity high, availability high.
Weakness class
CVE-2022-41751 is classified as CWE-78: OS Command Injection. Untrusted input reaches a shell command without neutralisation, so an attacker can run arbitrary operating system commands.
Affected software
CVE-2022-41751 is recorded against 3 packages.
- debian-linux
- fedora
- jhead
Timeline and source
Published on 17 October 2022 and last revised on 17 June 2026. A public exploit is known to exist, which raises the urgency of patching considerably. Record sourced from NVD.
References
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lists.debian.org
lists.fedoraproject.org
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www.debian.org
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lists.debian.org
lists.fedoraproject.org
lists.fedoraproject.org
lists.fedoraproject.org
CVE-2022-41751 on other distributions
Each distribution ships its own build and its own fixed version. Pick the one you run:
Details
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Packages
| Software | From version | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| debian-linux | — | — |
| fedora | — | — |
| jhead | — | — |
References
Similar Threats
- Critical CVE-2022-0194
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- Medium CVE-2022-0171
- High CVE-2022-0135
- High CVE-2022-0204
Exploit Protection
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