6.5
MEDIUM
CVE-2022-4741
"Docconv Uncontrolled Memory Allocation Vulnerability"
Description

A vulnerability was found in docconv up to 1.2.0 and classified as problematic. This issue affects the function ConvertDocx/ConvertODT/ConvertPages/ConvertXML/XMLToText. The manipulation leads to uncontrolled memory allocation. The attack may be initiated remotely. Upgrading to version 1.2.1 is able to address this issue. The name of the patch is 42bcff666855ab978e67a9041d0cdea552f20301. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-216779.

INFO

Published Date :

Dec. 25, 2022, 8:15 p.m.

Last Modified :

May 17, 2024, 2:16 a.m.

Remotely Exploitable :

Yes !

Impact Score :

3.6

Exploitability Score :

2.8
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2022-4741 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Search docconv
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-2022-4741.

URL Resource
https://github.com/sajari/docconv/commit/42bcff666855ab978e67a9041d0cdea552f20301 Patch Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/sajari/docconv/pull/111 Patch Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/sajari/docconv/releases/tag/v1.2.1 Release Notes Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.216779 Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?id.216779 Third Party Advisory

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2022-4741 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.

  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    May. 17, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    May. 14, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Apr. 11, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Mar. 21, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Feb. 29, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Nov. 07, 2023

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Removed CVSS V3 VulDB AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
    Added CVSS V3.1 VulDB AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Jan. 05, 2023

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
    Changed Reference Type https://github.com/sajari/docconv/commit/42bcff666855ab978e67a9041d0cdea552f20301 No Types Assigned https://github.com/sajari/docconv/commit/42bcff666855ab978e67a9041d0cdea552f20301 Patch, Third Party Advisory
    Changed Reference Type https://github.com/sajari/docconv/pull/111 No Types Assigned https://github.com/sajari/docconv/pull/111 Patch, Third Party Advisory
    Changed Reference Type https://github.com/sajari/docconv/releases/tag/v1.2.1 No Types Assigned https://github.com/sajari/docconv/releases/tag/v1.2.1 Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
    Changed Reference Type https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.216779 No Types Assigned https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.216779 Third Party Advisory
    Changed Reference Type https://vuldb.com/?id.216779 No Types Assigned https://vuldb.com/?id.216779 Third Party Advisory
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:search:docconv:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 1.2.1
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CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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Exploit Prediction

EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.

0.18 }} 0.01%

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