CVE-2022-22822: Integer Overflow

Published Jan 8, 2022
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Updated

addBinding in xmlparse.c in Expat (aka libexpat) before 2.4.3 has an integer overflow.

Other sources

expat (libexpat) is susceptible to a software flaw that causes process interruption. When processing a large number of prefixed XML attributes on a single tag libexpat can terminate unexpectedly due to integer overflow. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to availability confidentiality and integrity.

In storeAtts of xmlparse.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

— OSV

Affected Software

35 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/expat<0:2.1.0-14.el7_9
0:2.1.0-14.el7_9
redhat/expat<0:2.2.5-4.el8_5.3
0:2.2.5-4.el8_5.3
redhat/xmlrpc-c<0:1.51.0-8.el8
0:1.51.0-8.el8
debian/expat<=2.4.2-1, <=2.2.6-2+deb10u1, <=2.2.6-2, <=2.2.10-2
2.4.3-12.2.6-2+deb10u22.2.10-2+deb11u1
Libexpat Project Libexpat<2.4.3
Tenable Nessus<8.15.3
Tenable Nessus>=10.0.0<10.1.1
Siemens SINEMA Remote Connect Server<3.1
Debian Debian Linux=10.0
Debian Debian Linux=11.0
redhat/expat<2.4.3
2.4.3
Google Android
android/platform/external/expat>=10:0<10:2022-09-01
10:2022-09-01
android/platform/external/expat>=11:0<11:2022-09-01
11:2022-09-01
android/platform/external/expat>=12:0<12:2022-09-01
12:2022-09-01
android/platform/external/expat>=12L:0<12L:2022-09-01
12L:2022-09-01
debian/expat<2.4.3-1
2.4.3-1
debian/expat<2.4.3-1
2.4.3-1
debian/expat<2.4.3-1
2.4.3-1
debian/libxmltok*
debian/expat
2.5.0-1+deb12u22.5.0-1+deb12u52.8.3-1~deb13u12.9.0-1~deb13u12.9.0-12.10.0-1
debian/libxmltok<=1.2-4
alpine/expat<2.2.10-r0
2.2.10-r0
alpine/expat<2.2.10-r2
2.2.10-r2
alpine/expat<2.4.3-r0
2.4.3-r0
alpine/expat<2.4.3-r0
2.4.3-r0
alpine/expat<2.4.3-r0
2.4.3-r0
alpine/expat<2.4.3-r0
2.4.3-r0
alpine/expat<2.4.3-r0
2.4.3-r0
alpine/expat<2.4.3-r0
2.4.3-r0
alpine/expat<2.4.3-r0
2.4.3-r0
alpine/expat<2.4.3-r0
2.4.3-r0
alpine/expat<2.4.3-r0
2.4.3-r0
alpine/expat<2.4.3-r0
2.4.3-r0
alpine/expat<2.4.3-r0
2.4.3-r0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/expat to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 0:2.1.0-14.el7_9
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/expat to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 0:2.2.5-4.el8_5.3
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/xmlrpc-c to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 0:1.51.0-8.el8
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/expat to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.4.3-1Fixed in 2.2.6-2+deb10u2Fixed in 2.2.10-2+deb11u1
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/expat to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.4.3
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/expat to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.5.0-1+deb12u2Fixed in 2.5.0-1+deb12u5Fixed in 2.8.3-1~deb13u1Fixed in 2.9.0-1~deb13u1Fixed in 2.9.0-1Fixed in 2.10.0-1
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade alpine/expat to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.2.10-r0
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade alpine/expat to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.2.10-r2
  9. Upgrade

    Upgrade alpine/expat to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.4.3-r0
  10. Upgrade

    Upgrade android/platform/external/expat to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10:2022-09-01
  11. Upgrade

    Upgrade android/platform/external/expat to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 11:2022-09-01
  12. Upgrade

    Upgrade android/platform/external/expat to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 12:2022-09-01
  13. Upgrade

    Upgrade android/platform/external/expat to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 12L:2022-09-01
  14. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/expat to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.4.3-1
  15. Upgrade

    Upgrade libexpat to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.4.3

Event History

Jan 8, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:57 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:57 AM
Description
Jan 10, 2022
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:12 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via OSV·02:12 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jan 24, 2022
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·04:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Apr 11, 2022
Exploit Published
via GitHub·01:57 PM
Sep 1, 2022
Advisory Published
via OSV·12:00 AM
Sep 30, 2026
Data Sourced
via Android·12:00 AM
SeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-22822?

CVE-2022-22822 is a vulnerability in the Expat library (libexpat) before version 2.4.3 that allows an integer overflow, leading to process interruption.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2022-22822?

The severity of CVE-2022-22822 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.

3

What is the affected software for CVE-2022-22822?

The affected software includes Expat (libexpat) versions before 2.4.3, as well as other packages and distributions listed in the vulnerability description.

4

How can I fix CVE-2022-22822?

To fix CVE-2022-22822, it is recommended to update Expat (libexpat) to version 2.4.3 or apply the provided patches or remedies for the respective packages and distributions.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-22822?

You can find more information about CVE-2022-22822 in the provided references: [link1](https://github.com/libexpat/libexpat/pull/539), [link2](http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/01/17/3), [link3](https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2044458).

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