CVE-2022-0481

Name: CVE-2022-0481
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-02-04T23:15:12.79+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.90%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-0481 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. NULL Pointer Dereference in Homebrew mruby prior to 3.2.. EPSS estimates a 0.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

NULL Pointer Dereference in Homebrew mruby prior to 3.2.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.90%

55.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-476

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mruby	Mruby	< 3.2

References

https://github.com/mruby/mruby/commit/ae3c99767a27f5c6c584162e2adc6a5d0eb2c54ePatch, Third Party Advisory
https://huntr.dev/bounties/54725c8c-87f4-41b6-878c-01d8e0ee7027Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/mruby/mruby/commit/ae3c99767a27f5c6c584162e2adc6a5d0eb2c54ePatch, Third Party Advisory
https://huntr.dev/bounties/54725c8c-87f4-41b6-878c-01d8e0ee7027Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 4, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-0481?

NULL Pointer Dereference in Homebrew mruby prior to 3.2.

How severe is CVE-2022-0481?

CVE-2022-0481 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.90% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-0481?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2022-0481?

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Source: NVD / NIST