CVE-2022-31624

Name: CVE-2022-31624
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-05-25T21:15:08.7+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.21%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-31624 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. MariaDB Server before 10.7 is vulnerable to Denial of Service. While executing the plugin/server_audit/server_audit.c method log_statement_ex, the held lock lock_bigbuffer is not released correctly, which allows local users to trigger a denial of service due to the deadlock.. EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

MariaDB Server before 10.7 is vulnerable to Denial of Service. While executing the plugin/server_audit/server_audit.c method log_statement_ex, the held lock lock_bigbuffer is not released correctly, which allows local users to trigger a denial of service due to the deadlock.

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

0.21%

10.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-667

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mariadb	Mariadb	< 10.2.41
Mariadb	Mariadb	>= 10.3.0, < 10.3.32
Mariadb	Mariadb	>= 10.4.0, < 10.4.22
Mariadb	Mariadb	>= 10.5.0, < 10.5.13
Mariadb	Mariadb	>= 10.6.0, < 10.6.5

References

https://github.com/MariaDB/server/commit/d627d00b13ab2f2c0954ea7b77202470cb102944Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://jira.mariadb.org/browse/MDEV-26556?filter=-2Issue Tracking, Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220707-0006/Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/MariaDB/server/commit/d627d00b13ab2f2c0954ea7b77202470cb102944Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://jira.mariadb.org/browse/MDEV-26556?filter=-2Issue Tracking, Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220707-0006/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-31624?

How severe is CVE-2022-31624?

CVE-2022-31624 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-31624?

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