CVE-2022-39047 Memory corruption in n/a

High 8.8 Published Updated

A buffer overflow in the Freeciv Modpack Installer allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malicious modpack URL.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2022-39047?

CVE-2022-39047 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 31 Aug 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Freeciv before 2.6.7 and before 3.0.3 is prone to a buffer overflow vulnerability in the Modpack Installer utility's handling of the modpack URL.

Weakness: CWE-120

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-39047?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Freeciv Freeciv.

How do I fix CVE-2022-39047?

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-2022-39047 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-39047 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2022-39047, GHSA-v44g-gwm6-58cw, MGASA-2022-0293, UBUNTU-CVE-2022-39047.

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