CVE-2022-28653

Name: CVE-2022-28653
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-01-31T01:15:08.727+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.37%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-28653 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Users can consume unlimited disk space in /var/crash. EPSS estimates a 0.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Users can consume unlimited disk space in /var/crash

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.37%

28.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Canonical	Apport	< 2.21.0

References

https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2022-28653Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 31, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-28653?

Users can consume unlimited disk space in /var/crash

How severe is CVE-2022-28653?

CVE-2022-28653 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-28653?

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-2022-28653?

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Source: NVD / NIST