CVE-2022-23318

Name: CVE-2022-23318
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-02-17T13:15:07.813+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 0.78%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-23318 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. A heap-buffer-overflow in pcf2bdf, versions >= 1.05 allows an attacker to trigger unsafe memory access via a specially crafted PCF font file. This out-of-bound read may lead to an application crash, information disclosure via program memory or other context-dependent impact.. EPSS estimates a 0.78% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A heap-buffer-overflow in pcf2bdf, versions >= 1.05 allows an attacker to trigger unsafe memory access via a specially crafted PCF font file. This out-of-bound read may lead to an application crash, information disclosure via program memory or other context-dependent impact.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.78%

51.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Pcf2bdf Project	Pcf2bdf	1.04
Pcf2bdf Project	Pcf2bdf	1.05

References

https://github.com/ganaware/pcf2bdfThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/ganaware/pcf2bdf/issues/4Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/ganaware/pcf2bdfThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/ganaware/pcf2bdf/issues/4Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-23318?

How severe is CVE-2022-23318?

CVE-2022-23318 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.78% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-23318?

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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Source: NVD / NIST