CVE-2022-28656

Name: CVE-2022-28656
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-06-04T22:15:10.007+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.20%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-28656 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. is_closing_session() allows users to consume RAM in the Apport process. EPSS estimates a 0.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

is_closing_session() allows users to consume RAM in the Apport process

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.20%

9.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

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-2022-28656Third Party Advisory
https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5427-1Third Party Advisory
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2022-28656Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 4, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-28656?

is_closing_session() allows users to consume RAM in the Apport process

How severe is CVE-2022-28656?

CVE-2022-28656 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-2022-28656?

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