CVE-2022-40320

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.08%

Last modified

CVE-2022-40320 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. cfg_tilde_expand in confuse.c in libConfuse 3.3 has a heap-based buffer over-read.. EPSS estimates a 1.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

cfg_tilde_expand in confuse.c in libConfuse 3.3 has a heap-based buffer over-read.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability
1.08%

60.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Libconfuse ProjectLibconfuse3.3
FedoraprojectFedora35
FedoraprojectFedora36
FedoraprojectFedora37

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-40320?
cfg_tilde_expand in confuse.c in libConfuse 3.3 has a heap-based buffer over-read.
How severe is CVE-2022-40320?
CVE-2022-40320 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.08% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-40320?
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