Integer Overflow Vulnerability in Artifex Software's JBIG2 Decoding Library
CVE-2026-38076

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Artifex Software

Status
JBIG2 Decoding Library
Vendor
CVE Published:
9 July 2026

What is CVE-2026-38076?

An integer overflow vulnerability has been identified in the jbig2_arith_iaid_ctx_new() function of Artifex's JBIG2 decoding library, which can be exploited through specially crafted inputs. Successful exploitation may lead to a Denial of Service condition, hindering the availability of services relying on this library. This flaw highlights the importance of input validation and robust error handling in library functions.

References

http://artifex.com
https://github.com/ArtifexSoftware/jbig2dec
https://gist.github.com/dkjsone/c237b83ffa9ebd7028b5db7f4...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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