CVE-2022-22824 Integer overflow in n/a
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.
Other vulnerabilities in Debian Debian Linux
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.