CVE-2022-48620
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.33%
Last modified
CVE-2022-48620 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. uev (aka libuev) before 2.4.1 has a buffer overflow in epoll_wait if maxevents is a large number.. EPSS estimates a 1.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
uev (aka libuev) before 2.4.1 has a buffer overflow in epoll_wait if maxevents is a large number.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Troglobit | Libeuv | < 2.4.1 |
References
- https://github.com/troglobit/libuev/issues/27Issue Tracking
- https://github.com/troglobit/libuev/issues/27Issue Tracking
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-48620?
uev (aka libuev) before 2.4.1 has a buffer overflow in epoll_wait if maxevents is a large number.
How severe is CVE-2022-48620?
CVE-2022-48620 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-48620?
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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