CVE-2022-38725 Integer overflow in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can cause a denial of service in syslog-ng by sending crafted syslog input that triggers an integer overflow in the RFC3164 parser.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2022-38725?

CVE-2022-38725 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 Jan 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An integer overflow in the RFC3164 parser in One Identity syslog-ng 3.0 through 3.37 allows remote attackers to cause a Denial of Service via crafted syslog input that is mishandled by the tcp or network function. syslog-ng Premium Edition 7.0.30 and syslog-ng Store Box 6.10.0 are also affected.

Weakness: CWE-190

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-38725?

It affects 2 products.

Linux distribution packages (3)
syslog-ng SUSE:Linux Enterprise Module for Legacy 12All versions3.6.4-12.11.1
syslog-ng SUSE:Package Hub 15 SP4All versions3.35.1-bp154.3.3.1
syslog-ng openSUSE:Leap 15.4All versions3.35.1-bp154.3.3.1

Products include Oneidentity Syslog-Ng, Oneidentity Syslog-Ng Store Box.

How do I fix CVE-2022-38725?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2022-38725 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-38725 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.

Sources

Also known as ALPINE-CVE-2022-38725, AZL-13205, AZL-35289, DEBIAN-CVE-2022-38725, DLA-3348-1, DSA-5369-1 and 4 more.

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