CVE-2022-40016
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.77%
Last modified
CVE-2022-40016 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Use After Free (UAF) vulnerability in ireader media-server before commit 3e0f63f1d3553f75c7d4eb32fa7c7a1976a9ff84 in librtmp, allows attackers to cause a denial of service.. EPSS estimates a 0.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Use After Free (UAF) vulnerability in ireader media-server before commit 3e0f63f1d3553f75c7d4eb32fa7c7a1976a9ff84 in librtmp, allows attackers to cause a denial of service.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Media-Server Project | Media-Server | < 2022-08-06 |
References
- https://github.com/ireader/media-server/issues/235Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/ireader/media-server/issues/235Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-40016?
Use After Free (UAF) vulnerability in ireader media-server before commit 3e0f63f1d3553f75c7d4eb32fa7c7a1976a9ff84 in librtmp, allows attackers to cause a denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2022-40016?
CVE-2022-40016 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.77% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-40016?
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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