Vulnerability Details : CVE-2022-38223
There is an out-of-bounds write in checkType located in etc.c in w3m 0.5.3. It can be triggered by sending a crafted HTML file to the w3m binary. It allows an attacker to cause Denial of Service or possibly have unspecified other impact.
Vulnerability category: Memory CorruptionDenial of service
Products affected by CVE-2022-38223
- cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:36:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:37:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:tats:w3m:0.5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2022-38223
0.20%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 58 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2022-38223
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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7.8
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HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
1.8
|
5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2022-38223
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The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2022-38223
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/08/msg00030.html
[SECURITY] [DLA 3541-1] w3m security update
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https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/TODROGVCWZ435HQIZE6ARQC5LPQLIA5C/
[SECURITY] Fedora 39 Update: w3m-0.5.3-63.git20230121.fc39 - package-announce - Fedora Mailing-Lists
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https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/NRRZMTLG3YT6U3PSGJOAMLDNLRF2EUOP/
[SECURITY] Fedora 37 Update: w3m-0.5.3-58.git20220429.fc37 - package-announce - Fedora Mailing-Lists
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https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/AULOBQJLXE2KCT5UVQMKGEFL4GFIAOED/
[SECURITY] Fedora 40 Update: w3m-0.5.3-63.git20230121.fc40 - package-announce - Fedora Mailing-Lists
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https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/MKFZQUK7FPWWJQYICDZZ4YWIPUPQ2D3R/
[SECURITY] Fedora 38 Update: w3m-0.5.3-63.git20230121.fc38 - package-announce - Fedora Mailing-Lists
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https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/MKESIFZMWIFMI6DRGMUYOTVKBOSEKDXZ/
[SECURITY] Fedora 36 Update: w3m-0.5.3-58.git20220429.fc36 - package-announce - Fedora Mailing-ListsMailing List;Third Party Advisory
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https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/NRRZMTLG3YT6U3PSGJOAMLDNLRF2EUOP/
[SECURITY] Fedora 37 Update: w3m-0.5.3-58.git20220429.fc37 - package-announce - Fedora Mailing-ListsMailing List;Third Party Advisory
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https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/MKESIFZMWIFMI6DRGMUYOTVKBOSEKDXZ/
[SECURITY] Fedora 36 Update: w3m-0.5.3-58.git20220429.fc36 - package-announce - Fedora Mailing-Lists
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https://github.com/tats/w3m/issues/242
[BUG] out of bound write in checkType, etc.c:441 · Issue #242 · tats/w3m · GitHubExploit;Issue Tracking;Third Party Advisory
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