CVE-2022-41409 Integer overflow in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

An integer overflow in pcre2test allows attackers to cause a denial of service via negative input, affecting users of the PCRE2 library.

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

What is CVE-2022-41409?

CVE-2022-41409 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Jul 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Integer overflow vulnerability in pcre2test before 10.41 allows attackers to cause a denial of service or other unspecified impacts via negative input.

Weakness: CWE-190

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-41409?

It affects 1 product.

Linux distribution packages (15)
pcre2 SUSE:Linux Enterprise Micro 5.1All versions10.31-150000.3.15.1
pcre2 SUSE:Linux Enterprise Micro 5.2All versions10.31-150000.3.15.1
pcre2 SUSE:Linux Enterprise Micro 5.3All versions10.39-150400.4.9.1
pcre2 SUSE:Linux Enterprise Micro 5.4All versions10.39-150400.4.9.1
pcre2 SUSE:Linux Enterprise Module for Basesystem 15 SP4All versions10.39-150400.4.9.1
pcre2 SUSE:Linux Enterprise Module for Basesystem 15 SP5All versions10.39-150400.4.9.1
pcre2 SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP5All versions10.34-1.13.1
pcre2 SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 12 SP5All versions10.34-1.13.1
pcre2 SUSE:Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit 12 SP5All versions10.34-1.13.1
pcre2 SUSE:Manager Proxy 4.2All versions10.31-150000.3.15.1
pcre2 SUSE:Manager Server 4.2All versions10.31-150000.3.15.1
pcre2 openSUSE:Leap 15.4All versions10.39-150400.4.9.1
pcre2 openSUSE:Leap 15.5All versions10.39-150400.4.9.1
pcre2 openSUSE:Leap Micro 5.3All versions10.39-150400.4.9.1
pcre2 openSUSE:Leap Micro 5.4All versions10.39-150400.4.9.1

Products include Pcre Pcre2.

How do I fix CVE-2022-41409?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2022-41409 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-41409 exists.

Sources

Also known as ALPINE-CVE-2022-41409, AZL-27500, CLEANSTART-2024-WK36293, CLSA-2026-1777308424, DEBIAN-CVE-2022-41409, ECHO-740c-f4e8-2a12 and 8 more.

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