Vulnerability Description
cfg_tilde_expand in confuse.c in libConfuse 3.3 has a heap-based buffer over-read.
CVSS Score
8.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libconfuse Project | Libconfuse | 3.3 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 35 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/libconfuse/libconfuse/issues/163ExploitIssue TrackingPatch
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://github.com/libconfuse/libconfuse/issues/163ExploitIssue TrackingPatch
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-40320?
CVE-2022-40320 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). cfg_tilde_expand in confuse.c in libConfuse 3.3 has a heap-based buffer over-read.
How severe is CVE-2022-40320?
CVE-2022-40320 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-40320?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libconfuse Project Libconfuse, Fedoraproject Fedora.