CVE-2022-28085
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.07%
Last modified
CVE-2022-28085 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A flaw was found in htmldoc commit 31f7804. A heap buffer overflow in the function pdf_write_names in ps-pdf.cxx may lead to arbitrary code execution and Denial of Service (DoS).. EPSS estimates a 1.07% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A flaw was found in htmldoc commit 31f7804. A heap buffer overflow in the function pdf_write_names in ps-pdf.cxx may lead to arbitrary code execution and Denial of Service (DoS).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Htmldoc Project | Htmldoc | < 1.9.16 |
References
- https://github.com/michaelrsweet/htmldoc/commit/46c8ec2b9bccb8ccabff52d998c5eee77a228348Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/michaelrsweet/htmldoc/issues/480Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/michaelrsweet/htmldoc/commit/46c8ec2b9bccb8ccabff52d998c5eee77a228348Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/michaelrsweet/htmldoc/issues/480Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-28085?
A flaw was found in htmldoc commit 31f7804. A heap buffer overflow in the function pdf_write_names in ps-pdf.cxx may lead to arbitrary code execution and Denial of Service (DoS).
How severe is CVE-2022-28085?
CVE-2022-28085 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.07% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-28085?
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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