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CVE-2022-48620

Troglobit Libeuv buffer overflow

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 1.32%
  1. Published12 Jan 2024

Description

uev (aka libuev) before 2.4.1 has a buffer overflow in epoll_wait if maxevents is a large number.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Troglobit Libeuv< 2.4.1

Remediation

Fixed in
Troglobit Libeuv≥ 2.4.1

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2022-48620 being actively exploited?

CVE-2022-48620 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 1.32%.

How severe is CVE-2022-48620?

CVE-2022-48620 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 1.32% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2022-48620?

Affected products include Troglobit Libeuv.

How do I fix CVE-2022-48620?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Troglobit Libeuv 2.4.1 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.