Libsixel · Libsixel · CVE-2022-29978
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
libsixel img2sixel version 1.8.6
**Description**
The issue is related to a floating point exception error in the `sixel encoder do resize` function, located in `encoder.c:633` of libsixel img2sixel. This error can be triggered by remote attackers using a crafted JPEG file, potentially causing a denial-of-service.
**Recommendations**
For libsixel img2sixel version 1.8.6, consider disabling the `sixel encoder do resize` function as a temporary workaround until a patch is available. Restrict the processing of JPEG files to minimize the risk of exploitation. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.