HIGH
CVE-2022-41751
CWE-78Published: October 17, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
7.8
CVSS v3.1
Official 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.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-41751 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 complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.8.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
Debian1 product(s)
debian linux
Fedora1 product(s)
fedora
jhead_project1 product(s)
jhead
Source: NVD CPE · 6 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (16)
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https://github.com/Matthias-Wandel/jheadProduct · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/Matthias-Wandel/jhead/blob/63ce118c6a59ea64ac357236a11a47aaf569d622/jhead.c#L788Exploit · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/Matthias-Wandel/jhead/pull/57Exploit · Issue Tracking · Third Party Advisory
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/12/msg00004.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5294Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/Matthias-Wandel/jheadProduct · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/Matthias-Wandel/jhead/blob/63ce118c6a59ea64ac357236a11a47aaf569d622/jhead.c#L788Exploit · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/Matthias-Wandel/jhead/pull/57Exploit · Issue Tracking · Third Party Advisory
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/12/msg00004.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2022-41751
CVSS Score7.8 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-78
CISA KEVNo
Affected3 vendor(s)
PublishedOct 17, 2022
Related CVEs (CWE-78)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2022-41751 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. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.