CVE-2022-1982
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.84%
Last modified
CVE-2022-1982 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Uncontrolled resource consumption in Mattermost version 6.6.0 and earlier allows an authenticated attacker to crash the server via a crafted SVG attachment on a post.. EPSS estimates a 0.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Uncontrolled resource consumption in Mattermost version 6.6.0 and earlier allows an authenticated attacker to crash the server via a crafted SVG attachment on a post.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mattermost | Mattermost Server | >= 5.0.0, < 6.3.8 |
| Mattermost | Mattermost Server | >= 6.4.0, < 6.4.3 |
| Mattermost | Mattermost Server | 6.5.0 |
| Mattermost | Mattermost Server | 6.6.0 |
References
- https://mattermost.com/security-updates/Vendor Advisory
- https://mattermost.com/security-updates/Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-1982?
Uncontrolled resource consumption in Mattermost version 6.6.0 and earlier allows an authenticated attacker to crash the server via a crafted SVG attachment on a post.
How severe is CVE-2022-1982?
CVE-2022-1982 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.84% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-1982?
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.
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