CVE-2022-24702 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 31 May 2022 Updated 3 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via malicious AX.25 packets due to a buffer overflow in the unsupported WinAPRS application.

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-2022-24702?

CVE-2022-24702 is a critical 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 the VHF KISS TNC component allows a remote attacker to achieve remote code execution via malicious AX.25 packets 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-2022-24702?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Winaprs Winaprs.

How do I fix CVE-2022-24702?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-24702 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-2022-24702 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-24702 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-xvxf-7p3q-7mmg.