CVE-2022-22826 Integer overflow in n/a

High 8.8 Published Updated

An integer overflow in the Expat XML parser can lead to denial of service, affecting applications using the library.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2022-22826?

CVE-2022-22826 is a high-severity vulnerability in Debian Debian Linux, published on 8 Jan 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

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

Weakness: CWE-190

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-22826?

It affects 4 products.

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

How do I fix CVE-2022-22826?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2022-22826 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-22826 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Debian Debian Linux vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as ALPINE-CVE-2022-22826, AZL-7160, CLEANSTART-2026-KU66838, DEBIAN-CVE-2022-22826, GHSA-q5xc-gwgw-8j5q, JLSEC-2025-48 and 1 more.

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