CVE-2022-22824 Integer overflow in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

An integer overflow in the Expat XML parser allows attackers to cause a denial of service via crafted XML input.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2022-22824?

CVE-2022-22824 is a critical vulnerability in Debian Debian Linux, published on 8 Jan 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

defineAttribute in xmlparse.c in Expat (aka libexpat) before 2.4.3 has an integer overflow.

Weakness: CWE-190

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-22824?

It affects 4 products.

Products include Debian Debian Linux, Libexpat Project Libexpat, Siemens Sinema Remote Connect Server, Tenable Nessus.

How do I fix CVE-2022-22824?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2022-22824 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-22824 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Debian Debian Linux vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as ALPINE-CVE-2022-22824, AZL-7158, CLEANSTART-2026-JT27903, DEBIAN-CVE-2022-22824, GHSA-5pj8-9wmw-j96m, JLSEC-2025-46 and 1 more.

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