PT-2022-4809 · Unknown+2 · Libconfuse+2
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Published
2022-09-02
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Updated
2022-10-28
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CVE-2022-40320
CVSS v3.1
8.8
High
| Vector | AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
libConfuse version 3.3
Description
The issue is related to a heap-based buffer over-read in the
cfg tilde expand function of the libConfuse library. This can be exploited by a remote attacker using a specially crafted file, potentially leading to a denial of service.Recommendations
For libConfuse version 3.3, consider disabling the
cfg tilde expand function as a temporary workaround until a patch is available. Restrict access to the confuse.c file to minimize the risk of exploitation. Avoid using the cfg tilde expand function in configurations until the issue is resolved. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.Exploit
Out of bounds Read
Heap Based Buffer Overflow
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Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Red Os
Suse
Libconfuse