CVE-2022-26981
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.45%
Last modified
CVE-2022-26981 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Liblouis through 3.21.0 has a buffer overflow in compilePassOpcode in compileTranslationTable.c (called, indirectly, by tools/lou_checktable.c).. EPSS estimates a 1.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Liblouis through 3.21.0 has a buffer overflow in compilePassOpcode in compileTranslationTable.c (called, indirectly, by tools/lou_checktable.c).
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Liblouis | Liblouis | <= 3.21.0 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 36 |
| Apple | Ipados | < 15.6 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 15.6 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 12.0, < 12.5 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 15.6 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 8.7 |
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Jul/12Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Jul/15Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Jul/16Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Jul/18Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/liblouis/liblouis/issues/1171Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202301-06Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213340Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213342Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213345Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213346Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Jul/12Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Jul/15Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Jul/16Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Jul/18Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/liblouis/liblouis/issues/1171Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202301-06Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213340Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213342Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213345Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213346Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-26981?
Liblouis through 3.21.0 has a buffer overflow in compilePassOpcode in compileTranslationTable.c (called, indirectly, by tools/lou_checktable.c).
How severe is CVE-2022-26981?
CVE-2022-26981 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-26981?
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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