CVE-2022-4603: ppp pppdump pppdump.c dumpppp array index

Published Dec 18, 2022
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Updated

DISPUTED A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in ppp. Affected is the function dumpppp of the file pppdump/pppdump.c of the component pppdump. The manipulation of the argument spkt.buf/rpkt.buf leads to improper validation of array index. The real existence of this vulnerability is still doubted at the moment. The name of the patch is a75fb7b198eed50d769c80c36629f38346882cbf. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue. VDB-216198 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: pppdump is not used in normal process of setting up a PPP connection, is not installed setuid-root, and is not invoked automatically in any scenario.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Samba Ppp Linux<2.5.0
Samba Ppp Solaris<2.5.0

Event History

Dec 18, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Disputed
11:15 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID of this vulnerability is CVE-2022-4603.

2

What is the affected software?

The affected software is Samba Ppp version up to and excluding 2.5.0 on Linux and Solaris operating systems.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2022-4603?

The severity of CVE-2022-4603 is high with a CVSS score of 8.8.

4

How does CVE-2022-4603 impact the system?

CVE-2022-4603 allows an attacker to manipulate the argument leading to improper validation of array index.

5

Are there any known fix or mitigation for CVE-2022-4603?

At the moment, there is no known fix or mitigation for CVE-2022-4603. It is recommended to stay updated with the latest security patches and follow best security practices.

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