CVE-2022-33070
First published: Wed Jun 22 2022(Updated: )
Protobuf-c v1.4.0 was discovered to contain an invalid arithmetic shift via the function parse_tag_and_wiretype in protobuf-c/protobuf-c.c. This vulnerability allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via unspecified vectors.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Protobuf-c project Protobuf-c | =1.4.0 | |
| Fedoraproject Fedora | =36 |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/protobuf-c/protobuf-c/issues/506
- https://github.com/protobuf-c/protobuf-c/pull/508
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/FFN2GHUEGTSHRD7J5PKQ5DRSJSEQ2IKN/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/FFN2GHUEGTSHRD7J5PKQ5DRSJSEQ2IKN/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of Protobuf-c v1.4.0?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2022-33070.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-33070?
The severity of CVE-2022-33070 is rated as medium with a CVSS score of 5.5.
How can attackers exploit CVE-2022-33070?
Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via unspecified vectors.
In which function of Protobuf-c v1.4.0 was the invalid arithmetic shift discovered?
The invalid arithmetic shift was discovered in the function parse_tag_and_wiretype in protobuf-c/protobuf-c.c.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2022-33070?
Versions 1.4.0 of Protobuf-c and Fedora 36 are affected by this vulnerability.
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