CVE-2022-38725: Integer Overflow

Published Jan 23, 2023
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Updated

An integer overflow in the RFC3164 parser in One Identity syslog-ng 3.0 through 3.37 allows remote attackers to cause a Denial of Service via crafted syslog input that is mishandled by the tcp or network function. syslog-ng Premium Edition 7.0.30 and syslog-ng Store Box 6.10.0 are also affected.

Affected Software

7 affected componentsFixes available
debian/syslog-ng<=3.19.1-5
3.19.1-5+deb10u13.28.1-2+deb11u13.38.1-54.3.1-2
IBM QRadar SIEM<=7.5 - 7.5.0 UP9 IF03
IBM QRadar Incident Forensics<=7.5 - 7.5.0 UP9 IF03
Oneidentity Syslog-ng<3.38.1
Oneidentity Syslog-ng<7.0.32
Oneidentity Syslog-ng Store Box<6.0.5
Oneidentity Syslog-ng Store Box<7.0

Event History

Jan 23, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Oct 17, 2024
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-38725?

CVE-2022-38725 is an integer overflow vulnerability in the RFC3164 parser in One Identity syslog-ng 3.0 through 3.37, which allows remote attackers to cause a Denial of Service via crafted syslog input.

2

Which software products are affected by CVE-2022-38725?

The affected software products include One Identity syslog-ng versions 3.0 through 3.37, syslog-ng Premium Edition 7.0.30, and syslog-ng Store Box 6.10.0.

3

How can CVE-2022-38725 be exploited?

CVE-2022-38725 can be exploited by remote attackers sending crafted syslog input that is mishandled by the tcp or network function in the syslog-ng software.

4

What is the severity of CVE-2022-38725?

CVE-2022-38725 has a severity rating of 7.5 (high).

5

How can I fix CVE-2022-38725?

To fix CVE-2022-38725, update to One Identity syslog-ng version 3.38.1 or later, syslog-ng Premium Edition version 7.0.32 or later, or syslog-ng Store Box version 6.0.5 or later.

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