CVE-2022-41645 Memory corruption in V-Server

High 7.8 Published Updated

A local attacker can execute arbitrary code or read information by tricking a user into opening a malicious project file in V-Server.

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-2022-41645?

CVE-2022-41645 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in FUJI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. and Hakko Electronics Co., Ltd. V-Server, published on 3 Jan 2023. 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

Out-of-bounds read vulnerability in V-Server v4.0.12.0 and earlier allows a local attacker to obtain the information and/or execute arbitrary code by having a user to open a specially crafted project file.

Weakness: CWE-125

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-41645?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Fujielectric V-Server.

How do I fix CVE-2022-41645?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-41645 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-2022-41645 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-41645 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-gwc2-rv2r-58j4.

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