CVE-2022-2879
apache arbitary memory allocation vulnerability
Description
Reader.Read does not set a limit on the maximum size of file headers. A maliciously crafted archive could cause Read to allocate unbounded amounts of memory, potentially causing resource exhaustion or panics. After fix, Reader.Read limits the maximum size of header blocks to 1 MiB.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 14, 2022, 3:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 25, 2023, 11:15 a.m.
Source :
[email protected]
Remotely Exploitable :
Yes !
Impact Score :
3.6
Exploitability Score :
3.9
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2022-2879 has a 3 public PoC/Exploit available at Github.
Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2022-2879.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://go.dev/cl/439355 | Patch |
| https://go.dev/issue/54853 | Issue Tracking Third Party Advisory |
| https://groups.google.com/g/golang-announce/c/xtuG5faxtaU | Mailing List Release Notes |
| https://pkg.go.dev/vuln/GO-2022-1037 | Vendor Advisory |
| https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202311-09 |
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
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Container image with malware and crypto miner for testing purposes
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Results are limited to the first 15 repositories due to potential performance issues.
The following list is the news that have been mention
CVE-2022-2879 vulnerability anywhere in the article.
The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2022-2879 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 14, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Nov. 25, 2023
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference Go Project https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202311-09 [No types assigned] -
Modified Analysis by [email protected]
Mar. 03, 2023
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Reference Type https://go.dev/cl/439355 Vendor Advisory https://go.dev/cl/439355 Patch Changed Reference Type https://groups.google.com/g/golang-announce/c/xtuG5faxtaU Mailing List, Third Party Advisory https://groups.google.com/g/golang-announce/c/xtuG5faxtaU Mailing List, Release Notes Removed CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:37:*:*:*:*:*:*:* -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Dec. 27, 2022
Action Type Old Value New Value Removed Reference https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/THKJHFMX4DAZXJ5MFPN3BNHZDN7BW5RI/ [Mailing List, Third Party Advisory] -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Oct. 18, 2022
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Changed Reference Type https://go.dev/cl/439355 No Types Assigned https://go.dev/cl/439355 Vendor Advisory Changed Reference Type https://go.dev/issue/54853 No Types Assigned https://go.dev/issue/54853 Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory Changed Reference Type https://groups.google.com/g/golang-announce/c/xtuG5faxtaU No Types Assigned https://groups.google.com/g/golang-announce/c/xtuG5faxtaU Mailing List, Third Party Advisory Changed Reference Type https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/THKJHFMX4DAZXJ5MFPN3BNHZDN7BW5RI/ No Types Assigned https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/THKJHFMX4DAZXJ5MFPN3BNHZDN7BW5RI/ Mailing List, Third Party Advisory Changed Reference Type https://pkg.go.dev/vuln/GO-2022-1037 No Types Assigned https://pkg.go.dev/vuln/GO-2022-1037 Vendor Advisory Added CWE NIST CWE-770 Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:golang:go:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 1.18.7 *cpe:2.3:a:golang:go:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 1.19.0 up to (excluding) 1.19.2 Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:37:*:*:*:*:*:*:* -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Oct. 18, 2022
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/THKJHFMX4DAZXJ5MFPN3BNHZDN7BW5RI/ [No Types Assigned]
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2022-2879 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2022-2879
weaknesses.
Exploit Prediction
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.
0.21 }} 0.03%
score
0.58671
percentile