CVE-2022-48522 Memory corruption in n/a
A stack-based crash in Perl's S_find_uninit_var function allows attackers to achieve remote code execution or local privilege escalation.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2022-48522?
CVE-2022-48522 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Aug 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In Perl 5.34.0, function S_find_uninit_var in sv.c has a stack-based crash that can lead to remote code execution or local privilege escalation.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-48522?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Perl Perl.
How do I fix CVE-2022-48522?
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-2022-48522 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-48522 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2022-48522, GHSA-96cv-gp7m-9r39, OESA-2023-1563, OESA-2023-1564, OESA-2023-1565, UBUNTU-CVE-2022-48522.