Vulnerability Description
Misinterpretation of special domain name characters in dproxy-nexgen (aka dproxy nexgen) leads to cache poisoning because domain names and their associated IP addresses are cached in their misinterpreted form.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Dproxy-Nexgen Project | Dproxy-Nexgen | - |
References
- https://sourceforge.net/projects/dproxy/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/08/14/3ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://www.usenix.org/conference/usenixsecurity21/presentation/jeitnerThird Party Advisory
- https://www.usenix.org/conference/usenixsecurity22/presentation/jeitnerThird Party Advisory
- https://sourceforge.net/projects/dproxy/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/08/14/3ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://www.usenix.org/conference/usenixsecurity21/presentation/jeitnerThird Party Advisory
- https://www.usenix.org/conference/usenixsecurity22/presentation/jeitnerThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-33990?
CVE-2022-33990 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Misinterpretation of special domain name characters in dproxy-nexgen (aka dproxy nexgen) leads to cache poisoning because domain names and their associated IP addresses are cached in their misinterpre...
How severe is CVE-2022-33990?
CVE-2022-33990 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-33990?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Dproxy-Nexgen Project Dproxy-Nexgen.