CVE-2022-48522
First published: Tue Aug 22 2023(Updated: )
In Perl 5.34.0, function S_find_uninit_var in sv.c has a stack-based crash that can lead to remote code execution or local privilege escalation.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Perl Perl | =5.34.0 | |
| debian/perl | 5.28.1-6+deb10u1 5.32.1-4+deb11u3 5.32.1-4+deb11u1 5.36.0-7+deb12u1 5.38.2-3 5.38.2-3.2 | |
| ubuntu/perl | <5.34.0-3ubuntu1.3 | 5.34.0-3ubuntu1.3 |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/Perl/perl5/blob/79a7b254d85a10b65126ad99bf10e70480569d68/sv.c#L16336-L16345
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230915-0008/
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2022-48522
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/perl/+bug/2032667
- https://github.com/Perl/perl5/issues/19147
- https://github.com/Perl/perl5/commit/23cca2d1f4544cb47f1124d98c308ce1f31f09a6
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2022-48522
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6517-1
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2022-48522
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-48522
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2022-48522
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-48522?
CVE-2022-48522 is a vulnerability in Perl 5.34.0 that allows for a stack-based crash leading to remote code execution or local privilege escalation.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-48522?
CVE-2022-48522 has a severity rating of 9.8 (Critical).
How does CVE-2022-48522 affect Perl?
CVE-2022-48522 affects Perl 5.34.0.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2022-48522?
Yes, a fix is available for CVE-2022-48522. It is recommended to update to a patched version of Perl 5.34.1 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-48522?
For more information about CVE-2022-48522, you can refer to the references provided: [Link 1](https://github.com/Perl/perl5/blob/79a7b254d85a10b65126ad99bf10e70480569d68/sv.c#L16336-L16345), [Link 2](https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230915-0008/)
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