CVE-2022-38890
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.28%
Last modified
CVE-2022-38890 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Nginx NJS v0.7.7 was discovered to contain a segmentation violation via njs_utf8_next at src/njs_utf8.h. EPSS estimates a 0.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Nginx NJS v0.7.7 was discovered to contain a segmentation violation via njs_utf8_next at src/njs_utf8.h
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| F5 | Njs | 0.7.7 |
References
- https://github.com/nginx/njs/issues/569Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/nginx/njs/issues/569Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-38890?
Nginx NJS v0.7.7 was discovered to contain a segmentation violation via njs_utf8_next at src/njs_utf8.h
How severe is CVE-2022-38890?
CVE-2022-38890 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-38890?
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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