CVE-2022-29077 Memory corruption in n/a
Attackers can trigger a heap-based buffer overflow in rippled to execute remote commands or crash the node, threatening XRPL network stability and assets.
- 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-2022-29077?
CVE-2022-29077 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 Apr 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A heap-based buffer overflow exists in rippled before 1.8.5. The vulnerability allows attackers to cause a crash or execute commands remotely on a rippled node, which may lead to XRPL mainnet DoS or compromise. This exposes all digital assets on the XRPL to a security threat.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-29077?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ripple Rippled.
How do I fix CVE-2022-29077?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-29077 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-2022-29077 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-29077 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cgf8-qv4v-rpfv.