CVE-2022-41992 Memory corruption in PowerISO
A specially-crafted VHD file can trigger an out-of-bounds write in PowerISO, potentially allowing arbitrary code execution when opened by a victim.
- 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-2022-41992?
CVE-2022-41992 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in PowerISO, published on 19 Dec 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
A memory corruption vulnerability exists in the VHD File Format parsing CXSPARSE record functionality of PowerISO PowerISO 8.3. A specially-crafted file can lead to an out-of-bounds write. A victim needs to open a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-41992?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Poweriso Poweriso.
How do I fix CVE-2022-41992?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-41992 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-2022-41992 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-41992 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in PowerISO
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gjfq-92fx-g45f.