CVE-2022-44316
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.31%
Last modified
CVE-2022-44316 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. PicoC Version 3.2.2 was discovered to contain a heap buffer overflow in the LexGetStringConstant function in lex.c when called from LexScanGetToken.. EPSS estimates a 0.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
PicoC Version 3.2.2 was discovered to contain a heap buffer overflow in the LexGetStringConstant function in lex.c when called from LexScanGetToken.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Picoc Project | Picoc | 3.2.2 |
References
- https://github.com/jpoirier/picoc/issues/37Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://gitlab.com/zsaleeba/picoc/-/issues/48Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/jpoirier/picoc/issues/37Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://gitlab.com/zsaleeba/picoc/-/issues/48Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-44316?
PicoC Version 3.2.2 was discovered to contain a heap buffer overflow in the LexGetStringConstant function in lex.c when called from LexScanGetToken.
How severe is CVE-2022-44316?
CVE-2022-44316 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-44316?
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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