CVE-2022-25315 Integer overflow in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

An integer overflow in libexpat's storeRawNames function 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
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2022-25315?

CVE-2022-25315 is a critical vulnerability in Debian Debian Linux, published on 18 Feb 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In Expat (aka libexpat) before 2.4.5, there is an integer overflow in storeRawNames.

Weakness: CWE-190

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-25315?

It affects 6 products.

Products include Debian Debian Linux, Fedoraproject Fedora, Libexpat Project Libexpat, Oracle Http Server, Oracle Zfs Storage Appliance Kit, Siemens Sinema Remote Connect Server.

How do I fix CVE-2022-25315?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2022-25315 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-25315 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.

All Debian Debian Linux vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as ALPINE-CVE-2022-25315, AZL-8625, CLEANSTART-2026-CZ27930, DEBIAN-CVE-2022-25315, GHSA-8w4r-jhg8-8rvj, JLSEC-2025-56 and 1 more.

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