CVE-2022-38932

Name: CVE-2022-38932
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-09-27T23:15:15.217+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.29%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-38932 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. readelf in ToaruOS 2.0.1 has a global overflow allowing RCE when parsing a crafted ELF file.. EPSS estimates a 0.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

readelf in ToaruOS 2.0.1 has a global overflow allowing RCE when parsing a crafted ELF file.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.29%

20.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Toaruos	Toaruos	2.0.1

References

https://github.com/klange/toaruos/issues/243Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/klange/toaruos/issues/243Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 27, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-38932?

readelf in ToaruOS 2.0.1 has a global overflow allowing RCE when parsing a crafted ELF file.

How severe is CVE-2022-38932?

CVE-2022-38932 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-38932?

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-2022-38932?

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Source: NVD / NIST