CVE-2022-27816 — HIGH (7.1)

Vulnerability Description

SWHKD 1.1.5 unsafely uses the /tmp/swhks.pid pathname. There can be data loss or a denial of service.

CVSS Score

7.1

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Waycrate	Swhkd	1.1.5

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-59

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/04/14/1ExploitMailing ListPatch
https://github.com/waycrate/swhkd/commit/0b620a09605afb815c6d8d8953bbb7a10a8c057PatchThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/waycrate/swhkd/releasesRelease NotesThird Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/04/14/1ExploitMailing ListPatch
https://github.com/waycrate/swhkd/commit/0b620a09605afb815c6d8d8953bbb7a10a8c057PatchThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/waycrate/swhkd/releasesRelease NotesThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2022-27816?

CVE-2022-27816 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1 (HIGH). SWHKD 1.1.5 unsafely uses the /tmp/swhks.pid pathname. There can be data loss or a denial of service.

How severe is CVE-2022-27816?

CVE-2022-27816 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2022-27816?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Waycrate Swhkd.