CVE-2022-41862

Name: CVE-2022-41862
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-03-03T16:15:09.497+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

LOWCVSS 3.7/10EPSS 0.62%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-41862 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.7/10 on the CVSS scale. In PostgreSQL, a modified, unauthenticated server can send an unterminated string during the establishment of Kerberos transport encryption. In certain conditions a server can cause a libpq client to over-read and report an error message containing uninitialized bytes.. EPSS estimates a 0.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In PostgreSQL, a modified, unauthenticated server can send an unterminated string during the establishment of Kerberos transport encryption. In certain conditions a server can cause a libpq client to over-read and report an error message containing uninitialized bytes.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

3.7/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.62%

45.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Postgresql	Postgresql	>= 12.0, < 12.14
Postgresql	Postgresql	>= 13.0, < 13.10
Postgresql	Postgresql	>= 14.0, < 14.7
Postgresql	Postgresql	>= 15.0, < 15.2
Fedoraproject	Fedora	8
Redhat	Integration Camel K	All versions
Redhat	Integration Camel Quarkus	All versions
Redhat	Integration Service Registry	All versions
Redhat	Enterprise Linux	8.0

References

https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2165722Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230427-0002/
https://www.postgresql.org/support/security/CVE-2022-41862/Vendor Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2165722Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230427-0002/
https://www.postgresql.org/support/security/CVE-2022-41862/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 3, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-41862?

How severe is CVE-2022-41862?

CVE-2022-41862 has a CVSS score of 3.7/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-41862?

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