CVE-2022-38459 Memory corruption in QUARTZ-GOLD

High 7.2 Published 26 Jan 2023 Updated 5 Mar 2025

A stack-based buffer overflow in the httpd downfile.cgi allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTTP request.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: An administrator
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2022-38459?

CVE-2022-38459 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Siretta Quartz-Gold Firmware, published on 26 Jan 2023. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the httpd downfile.cgi functionality of Siretta QUARTZ-GOLD G5.0.1.5-210720-141020. A specially-crafted HTTP request can lead to remote code execution. An attacker can send an HTTP request to trigger this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-120

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-38459?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Siretta Quartz-Gold Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2022-38459?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-38459 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-2022-38459 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-38459 exists.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-55qj-g3mm-qqrw.