CVE-2022-38934 Memory corruption in n/a

Low 3.3 Published 28 Sep 2022 Updated 21 May 2025

An attacker can cause arbitrary address reads or crashes in ToaruOS by providing a crafted ELF file to the readelf utility.

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-2022-38934?

CVE-2022-38934 is a low-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Sep 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

readelf in ToaruOS 2.0.1 has some arbitrary address read vulnerabilities when parsing a crafted ELF file.

Weakness: CWE-125

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-38934?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Toaruos Toaruos.

How do I fix CVE-2022-38934?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-38934 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-2022-38934 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-38934 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-49x8-xrpp-pg4g.