CVE-2022-28652
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.20%
Last modified
CVE-2022-28652 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. ~/.config/apport/settings parsing is vulnerable to "billion laughs" attack. EPSS estimates a 0.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
~/.config/apport/settings parsing is vulnerable to "billion laughs" attack
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apport Project | Apport | < 2.21.0 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 18.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 20.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 21.10 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 22.04 |
References
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5427-1Third Party Advisory
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2022-28652Third Party Advisory
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5427-1Third Party Advisory
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2022-28652Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-28652?
~/.config/apport/settings parsing is vulnerable to "billion laughs" attack
How severe is CVE-2022-28652?
CVE-2022-28652 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-28652?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2022-28652?
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