Vulnerability Description
uev (aka libuev) before 2.4.1 has a buffer overflow in epoll_wait if maxevents is a large number.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Troglobit | Libeuv | < 2.4.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/troglobit/libuev/commit/2d9f1c9ce655cc38511aeeb6e95ac30914f7aPatch
- https://github.com/troglobit/libuev/compare/v2.4.0...v2.4.1Release Notes
- https://github.com/troglobit/libuev/issues/27Issue Tracking
- 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/troglobit/libuev/commit/2d9f1c9ce655cc38511aeeb6e95ac30914f7aPatch
- https://github.com/troglobit/libuev/compare/v2.4.0...v2.4.1Release Notes
- https://github.com/troglobit/libuev/issues/27Issue Tracking
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2026/01/msg00026.html
- 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://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-48620?
CVE-2022-48620 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). uev (aka libuev) before 2.4.1 has a buffer overflow in epoll_wait if maxevents is a large number.
How severe is CVE-2022-48620?
CVE-2022-48620 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-2022-48620?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Troglobit Libeuv.