Vulnerability Description
In Perl 5.34.0, function S_find_uninit_var in sv.c has a stack-based crash that can lead to remote code execution or local privilege escalation.
CVSS Score
9.8
CRITICAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Perl | Perl | 5.34.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/Perl/perl5/blob/79a7b254d85a10b65126ad99bf10e70480569d68/sv.cExploit
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230915-0008/
- https://github.com/Perl/perl5/blob/79a7b254d85a10b65126ad99bf10e70480569d68/sv.cExploit
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230915-0008/
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-48522?
CVE-2022-48522 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). In Perl 5.34.0, function S_find_uninit_var in sv.c has a stack-based crash that can lead to remote code execution or local privilege escalation.
How severe is CVE-2022-48522?
CVE-2022-48522 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-48522?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Perl Perl.