CVE-2022-39831: Buffer Overflow
First published: Mon Sep 05 2022(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in PSPP 1.6.2. There is a heap-based buffer overflow at the function read_bytes_internal in utilities/pspp-dump-sav.c, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact. This issue is different from CVE-2018-20230.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GNU PSPP | =1.6.2 | |
| Fedoraproject Fedora | =36 | |
| Fedoraproject Fedora | =37 |
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Reference Links
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/OECANCPD4WSSBJLSC3EE472M5DXRTIS4/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/VQKWIVW5WJ5ZQNNQFRKTRKD7J3LRLUYW/
- https://savannah.gnu.org/bugs/?62977
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/VQKWIVW5WJ5ZQNNQFRKTRKD7J3LRLUYW/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/OECANCPD4WSSBJLSC3EE472M5DXRTIS4/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2022-39831.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-39831?
The severity of CVE-2022-39831 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-39831?
PSPP version 1.6.2, GNU PSPP, Fedora 36, and Fedora 37 are affected by CVE-2022-39831.
What is the impact of CVE-2022-39831?
CVE-2022-39831 can cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact.
How can I fix CVE-2022-39831?
Apply the latest security patches or updates provided by the vendor.
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