CVE-2022-45188 Memory corruption in n/a
A heap-based buffer overflow in Netatalk allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code and gain root privileges via a crafted .appl file.
- 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
- Available
What is CVE-2022-45188?
CVE-2022-45188 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Debian Debian Linux, published on 12 Nov 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
Netatalk through 3.1.13 has an afp_getappl heap-based buffer overflow resulting in code execution via a crafted .appl file. This provides remote root access on some platforms such as FreeBSD (used for TrueNAS).
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-45188?
It affects 3 products.
Linux distribution packages (2)
netatalk SUSE:Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit 12 SP5 | All versions | 3.1.0-3.11.1 |
netatalk SUSE:Linux Enterprise Workstation Extension 12 SP5 | All versions | 3.1.0-3.11.1 |
Products include Debian Debian Linux, Fedoraproject Fedora, Netatalk Netatalk.
How do I fix CVE-2022-45188?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2022-45188 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-45188 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in Debian Debian Linux
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2022-45188, GHSA-xxj8-gh7w-f786, SUSE-SU-2022:4360-1, UBUNTU-CVE-2022-45188.