CVE-2018-19664: Medium severity Libjpeg-turbo Libjpeg-turbo vulnerability
Last updated 25 August 2025
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libjpeg-turbo 2.0.1 has a heap-based buffer over-read in the putpixelrows function in wrbmp.c, as demonstrated by djpeg.
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What is CVE-2018-19664?
CVE-2018-19664 is a vulnerability in libjpeg-turbo 2.0.1 that allows a heap-based buffer over-read.
How does CVE-2018-19664 affect libjpeg-turbo?
CVE-2018-19664 affects libjpeg-turbo 2.0.1 and can lead to a heap-based buffer over-read in the put_pixel_rows function in wrbmp.c.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-19664?
CVE-2018-19664 has a severity rating of 6.5, which is considered medium.
How can I fix CVE-2018-19664 in libjpeg-turbo 2.0.1?
To fix CVE-2018-19664 in libjpeg-turbo 2.0.1, you should update to a version that includes the fix, such as 2.0.2-0ubuntu1 on Ubuntu or apply the appropriate security patches provided by the software vendor.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-19664?
You can find more information about CVE-2018-19664 on the GitHub page for libjpeg-turbo, the Ubuntu Security Notice, and the launchpad.net bug page.