MEDIUM
CVE-2022-0534
CWE-125Published: February 9, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
5.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
A vulnerability was found in htmldoc version 1.9.15 where the stack out-of-bounds read takes place in gif_get_code() and occurs when opening a malicious GIF file, which can result in a crash (segmentation fault).
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-0534 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.
A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 5.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
Debian1 product(s)
debian linux
htmldoc_project1 product(s)
htmldoc
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (6)
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https://github.com/michaelrsweet/htmldoc/commit/312f0f9c12f26fbe015cd0e6cefa40e4b99017d9Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/michaelrsweet/htmldoc/issues/463Exploit · Issue Tracking · Third Party Advisory
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/02/msg00022.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/michaelrsweet/htmldoc/commit/312f0f9c12f26fbe015cd0e6cefa40e4b99017d9Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/michaelrsweet/htmldoc/issues/463Exploit · Issue Tracking · Third Party Advisory
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/02/msg00022.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2022-0534
CVSS Score5.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-125
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedFeb 9, 2022
Related CVEs (CWE-125)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2022-0534 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.