CVE-2022-29692 Use after free in n/a

High 7.8 Published 27 May 2022 Updated 3 Aug 2024

A use-after-free vulnerability in Unicorn Engine's hook function allows attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.

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: None listed

What is CVE-2022-29692?

CVE-2022-29692 is a high-severity use after free vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 May 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

Unicorn Engine v1.0.3 was discovered to contain a use-after-free vulnerability via the hook function.

Weakness: CWE-416

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-29692?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Unicorn-Engine Unicorn Engine.

How do I fix CVE-2022-29692?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-29692 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. These bugs are found with fuzzing and sanitisers and avoided by memory-safe languages. More about Use after free.

Is CVE-2022-29692 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-29692 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-g2v4-mh54-w8p5.