CVE-2022-43508: Use After Free

Published Dec 7, 2022
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Updated

Use-after free vulnerability exists in CX-Programmer v.9.77 and earlier, which may lead to information disclosure and/or arbitrary code execution by having a user to open a specially crafted CXP file.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Omron CX-Programmer<=9.77

Event History

Dec 7, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-43508?

CVE-2022-43508 is a use-after free vulnerability in CX-Programmer v.9.77 and earlier that may lead to information disclosure and/or arbitrary code execution.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2022-43508?

The severity of CVE-2022-43508 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.

3

How can the use-after free vulnerability in CX-Programmer v.9.77 and earlier be exploited?

The use-after free vulnerability in CX-Programmer v.9.77 and earlier can be exploited by having a user open a specially crafted CXP file.

4

Is there a fix for CVE-2022-43508?

It is recommended to update to a version of CX-Programmer that is newer than v.9.77 to mitigate the use-after free vulnerability.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-43508?

You can find more information about CVE-2022-43508 on the JVN and JVN-C websites.

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