CVE-2022-38936

Name: CVE-2022-38936
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-09-23T11:15:09.593+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.73%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-38936 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue has been found in PBC through 2022-8-27. A SEGV issue detected in the function pbc_wmessage_integer in src/wmessage.c:137.. EPSS estimates a 0.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue has been found in PBC through 2022-8-27. A SEGV issue detected in the function pbc_wmessage_integer in src/wmessage.c:137.

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

0.73%

49.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Pbc Project	Pbc	<= 2022-08-27

References

https://github.com/cloudwu/pbc/issues/158Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/cloudwu/pbc/issues/158Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 23, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-38936?

An issue has been found in PBC through 2022-8-27. A SEGV issue detected in the function pbc_wmessage_integer in src/wmessage.c:137.

How severe is CVE-2022-38936?

CVE-2022-38936 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-38936?

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-2022-38936?

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Source: NVD / NIST