OSV-2022-133 Heap-buffer-overflow in coap_split_uri_sub

Not scored Published

A heap buffer overflow in the CoAP library allows remote attackers to cause denial of service or potentially execute code via crafted URIs.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is OSV-2022-133?

OSV-2022-133 is a memory corruption vulnerability in libcoap, published on 10 Feb 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

OSS-Fuzz report: https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=44503

Crash type: Heap-buffer-overflow READ 1
Crash state:
coap_split_uri_sub
coap_get_uri_path

Which versions are affected by OSV-2022-133?

1 open source package ship an affected version, including libcoap.

PackageAffectedFixed in
libcoap OSS-FuzzAll versionsNone

How do I fix OSV-2022-133?

No fix has been published for OSV-2022-133 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 OSV-2022-133 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of OSV-2022-133 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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