CVE-2022-24700 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published 31 May 2022 Updated 3 Aug 2024

A buffer overflow in WinAPRS allows remote attackers to crash the daemon via malicious AX.25 packets, affecting unsupported software.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2022-24700?

CVE-2022-24700 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 31 May 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An issue was discovered in WinAPRS 2.9.0. A buffer overflow in DIGI address processing for VHF KISS packets allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a malicious AX.25 packet over the air. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer

Weakness: CWE-120

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-24700?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Winaprs Winaprs.

How do I fix CVE-2022-24700?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-24700 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2022-24700 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-24700 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-88gw-64r5-49m9.