CVE-2022-22728
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 4.71%
Last modified
CVE-2022-22728 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A flaw in Apache libapreq2 versions 2.16 and earlier could cause a buffer overflow while processing multipart form uploads. A remote attacker could send a request causing a process crash which could lead to a denial of service attack.. EPSS estimates a 4.71% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A flaw in Apache libapreq2 versions 2.16 and earlier could cause a buffer overflow while processing multipart form uploads. A remote attacker could send a request causing a process crash which could lead to a denial of service attack.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Libapreq2 | <= 2.16 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 35 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 36 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 37 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/08/25/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/08/25/4Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/08/26/4Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/12/29/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/12/30/4Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/12/31/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/12/31/5Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/01/02/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/01/02/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/01/03/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/2fsjoor96d47vtkpf76x4yo06nccvy1yMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/01/msg00009.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/08/25/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/08/25/4Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/08/26/4Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/12/29/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/12/30/4Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/12/31/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/12/31/5Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/01/02/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/01/02/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/01/03/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/2fsjoor96d47vtkpf76x4yo06nccvy1yMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/01/msg00009.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-22728?
A flaw in Apache libapreq2 versions 2.16 and earlier could cause a buffer overflow while processing multipart form uploads. A remote attacker could send a request causing a process crash which could lead to a denial of service attack.
How severe is CVE-2022-22728?
CVE-2022-22728 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.71% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-22728?
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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