CVE-2022-48468: Integer Overflow

Published Apr 13, 2023
·
Updated

protobuf-c before 1.4.1 has an unsigned integer overflow in parserequiredmember.

Affected Software

12 affected componentsFixes available
Protobuf-c Project Protobuf-c<1.4.1
IBM Business Automation Insights<=25.0.0
IBM Business Automation Insights<=24.0.1
IBM Business Automation Insights<=24.0.0
debian/libsignal-protocol-c<2.3.3-3
2.3.3-3
debian/libsignal-protocol-c<2.3.3-3
2.3.3-3
debian/libsignal-protocol-c<2.3.3-3
2.3.3-3
debian/protobuf-c<1.4.1-1
1.4.1-1
debian/protobuf-c<1.4.1-1
1.4.1-1
debian/protobuf-c<1.4.1-1
1.4.1-1
debian/libsignal-protocol-c
2.3.3-32.3.3-62.3.3-6.1
debian/protobuf-c
1.4.1-11.5.1-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/libsignal-protocol-c to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.3.3-3Fixed in 2.3.3-6Fixed in 2.3.3-6.1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/protobuf-c to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.4.1-1Fixed in 1.5.1-1
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/libsignal-protocol-c to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.3.3-3
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/protobuf-c to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.4.1-1
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade protobuf-c to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.4.1

Event History

Apr 13, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via OSV·09:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Apr 14, 2023
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·05:43 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Nov 3, 2025
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-48468?

CVE-2022-48468 is classified as having a moderate severity due to the potential for an unsigned integer overflow.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-48468?

To fix CVE-2022-48468, upgrade to protobuf-c version 1.4.1 or later.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2022-48468?

CVE-2022-48468 affects protobuf-c versions prior to 1.4.1 as well as specific versions of IBM QRadar SIEM and IBM QRadar Incident Forensics.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-48468?

CVE-2022-48468 is an unsigned integer overflow vulnerability.

5

Is CVE-2022-48468 exploitable remotely?

CVE-2022-48468 may be exploitable remotely, depending on how the vulnerable software is integrated and deployed.

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