CVE-2022-4639: sslh Packet Dumping probe.c hexdump format string

Published Dec 21, 2022
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Updated

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in sslh. This issue affects the function hexdump of the file probe.c of the component Packet Dumping Handler. The manipulation of the argument msginfo leads to format string. The attack may be initiated remotely. The name of the patch is b19f8a6046b080e4c2e28354a58556bb26040c6f. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue. The identifier VDB-216497 was assigned to this vulnerability.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Sslh Project Sslh=2.0-rc1

Event History

Dec 21, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-4639?

CVE-2022-4639 is classified as a critical vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-4639?

To fix CVE-2022-4639, upgrade sslh to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What type of attack does CVE-2022-4639 allow?

CVE-2022-4639 allows an attacker to initiate a remote attack by exploiting a format string vulnerability.

4

Which component is affected by CVE-2022-4639?

CVE-2022-4639 affects the Packet Dumping Handler in the sslh application.

5

What version of sslh is vulnerable to CVE-2022-4639?

The vulnerable version of sslh identified in CVE-2022-4639 is 2.0-rc1.

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