CVE-2022-37781 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.8 Published 16 Aug 2022 Updated 3 Aug 2024

A heap buffer overflow in the fdkaac library allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via crafted audio files.

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-2022-37781?

CVE-2022-37781 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 Aug 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

fdkaac v1.0.3 was discovered to contain a heap buffer overflow via __interceptor_memcpy.part.46 at /sanitizer_common/sanitizer_common_interceptors.inc.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-37781?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Fdkaac Project Fdkaac.

How do I fix CVE-2022-37781?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

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

Is CVE-2022-37781 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-37781 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as CLEANSTART-2023-IX25667, DEBIAN-CVE-2022-37781, GHSA-fq49-9879-g3f8, UBUNTU-CVE-2022-37781.