CVE-2022-45491 Memory corruption in n/a
A buffer overflow in the sheredom json library allows attackers to execute arbitrary code and escalate privileges.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2022-45491?
CVE-2022-45491 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 Feb 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow vulnerability in function json_parse_value in sheredom json.h before commit 0825301a07cbf51653882bf2b153cc81fdadf41 (November 14, 2022) allows attackers to code arbitrary code and gain escalated privileges.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-45491?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Json.h Project Json.h.
How do I fix CVE-2022-45491?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-45491 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-2022-45491 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-45491 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as AZL-74511, GHSA-55fm-gm4m-3v3j.