Vulnerability Description
IOWOW is a C utility library and persistent key/value storage engine. Versions 1.4.15 and prior contain a stack buffer overflow vulnerability that allows for Denial of Service (DOS) when it parses scientific notation numbers present in JSON. A patch for this issue is available at commit a79d31e4cff1d5a08f665574b29fd885897a28fd in the `master` branch of the repository. There are no workarounds other than applying the patch.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Softmotions | Iowow | <= 1.4.15 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/Softmotions/iowow/commit/a79d31e4cff1d5a08f665574b29fd885897aPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://securitylab.github.com/advisories/GHSL-2022-066_iowow/ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/Softmotions/iowow/commit/a79d31e4cff1d5a08f665574b29fd885897aPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://securitylab.github.com/advisories/GHSL-2022-066_iowow/ExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-23462?
CVE-2022-23462 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.2 (MEDIUM). IOWOW is a C utility library and persistent key/value storage engine. Versions 1.4.15 and prior contain a stack buffer overflow vulnerability that allows for Denial of Service (DOS) when it parses sci...
How severe is CVE-2022-23462?
CVE-2022-23462 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-23462?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Softmotions Iowow.