CVE-2022-2879

Name: CVE-2022-2879
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-10-14T15:15:17.647+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.54%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-2879 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Reader.Read does not set a limit on the maximum size of file headers. A maliciously crafted archive could cause Read to allocate unbounded amounts of memory, potentially causing resource exhaustion or panics. EPSS estimates a 1.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Reader.Read does not set a limit on the maximum size of file headers. A maliciously crafted archive could cause Read to allocate unbounded amounts of memory, potentially causing resource exhaustion or panics. After fix, Reader.Read limits the maximum size of header blocks to 1 MiB.

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

1.54%

71.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-770

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Golang	Go	< 1.18.7
Golang	Go	>= 1.19.0, < 1.19.2

References

https://go.dev/cl/439355Patch
https://go.dev/issue/54853Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://groups.google.com/g/golang-announce/c/xtuG5faxtaUMailing List, Release Notes
https://pkg.go.dev/vuln/GO-2022-1037Vendor Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202311-09
https://go.dev/cl/439355Patch
https://go.dev/issue/54853Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://groups.google.com/g/golang-announce/c/xtuG5faxtaUMailing List, Release Notes
https://pkg.go.dev/vuln/GO-2022-1037Vendor Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202311-09

Timeline

Published: Oct 14, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-2879?

How severe is CVE-2022-2879?

CVE-2022-2879 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2879?

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-2022-2879?

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Source: NVD / NIST