CVE-2022-23318 Memory corruption in n/a
A heap-buffer-overflow in pcf2bdf allows attackers to cause crashes or disclose memory via crafted PCF font files.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2022-23318?
CVE-2022-23318 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 Feb 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A heap-buffer-overflow in pcf2bdf, versions >= 1.05 allows an attacker to trigger unsafe memory access via a specially crafted PCF font file. This out-of-bound read may lead to an application crash, information disclosure via program memory or other context-dependent impact.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-23318?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Pcf2bdf Project Pcf2bdf.
How do I fix CVE-2022-23318?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2022-23318 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-23318 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2022-23318, GHSA-mhwp-x94h-mg49, UBUNTU-CVE-2022-23318.