CVE-2022-22822: Integer Overflow

Published Jan 8, 2022
·
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.

Affected Software

13 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
redhat/expat<2.4.3
2.4.3
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
debian/expat
2.2.10-2+deb11u52.2.10-2+deb11u72.5.0-1+deb12u12.7.1-1
Google Android

Event History

Jan 8, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:57 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:57 AM
Description
Jan 24, 2022
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·04:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jan 12, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·12:07 AM
Description
Jan 18, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·02:21 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

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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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