CVE-2022-28085 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.8 Published 27 Apr 2022 Updated 3 Aug 2024

A heap buffer overflow in htmldoc allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via crafted input.

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-2022-28085?

CVE-2022-28085 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 Apr 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 flaw was found in htmldoc commit 31f7804. A heap buffer overflow in the function pdf_write_names in ps-pdf.cxx may lead to arbitrary code execution and Denial of Service (DoS).

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-28085?

It affects 1 product.

Linux distribution packages (1)

htmldoc openSUSE:Tumbleweed All versions 1.9.15-2.1

Products include Htmldoc Project Htmldoc.

How do I fix CVE-2022-28085?

Apply the vendor's patch.

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

Is CVE-2022-28085 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-28085 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2022-28085, GHSA-xhgj-p5p6-x24h, UBUNTU-CVE-2022-28085, openSUSE-SU-2024:12035-1.