CVE-2022-29358

Name: CVE-2022-29358
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-05-25T01:15:07.17+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.57%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-29358 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. epub2txt2 v2.04 was discovered to contain an integer overflow via the function bug in _parse_special_tag at sxmlc.c. This vulnerability allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted XML file.. EPSS estimates a 0.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

epub2txt2 v2.04 was discovered to contain an integer overflow via the function bug in _parse_special_tag at sxmlc.c. This vulnerability allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted XML file.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.57%

42.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-190

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Epub2txt2 Project	Epub2txt2	2.04

References

https://github.com/kevinboone/epub2txt2/issues/22Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/kevinboone/epub2txt2/issues/22Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 25, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-29358?

How severe is CVE-2022-29358?

CVE-2022-29358 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-29358?

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