CVE-2022-22728 libapreq2 multipart form parse memory corruption
A buffer overflow in Apache libapreq2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via crafted multipart form uploads.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2022-22728?
CVE-2022-22728 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Debian Debian Linux, published on 25 Aug 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A flaw in Apache libapreq2 versions 2.16 and earlier could cause a buffer overflow while processing multipart form uploads. A remote attacker could send a request causing a process crash which could lead to a denial of service attack.
Weakness: CWE-120
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-22728?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Apache Libapreq2, Debian Debian Linux, Fedoraproject Fedora.
How do I fix CVE-2022-22728?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2022-22728 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-22728 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Debian Debian Linux
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2022-22728, DLA-3269-1, GHSA-jq3x-hcjw-4j6x, MGASA-2023-0123, UBUNTU-CVE-2022-22728.