CVE-2022-39046: Buffer Overflow

Published Aug 31, 2022
·
Updated

An issue was discovered in the GNU C Library (glibc) 2.36. When the syslog function is passed a crafted input string larger than 1024 bytes, it reads uninitialized memory from the heap and prints it to the target log file, potentially revealing a portion of the contents of the heap.

Affected Software

24 affected components
GNU C Library (glibc)=2.37
GNU C Library (glibc)=2.36
GNU glibc=2.36
All of the following
NetApp H300s Firmware
NetApp H300s
All of the following
NetApp H500s Firmware
NetApp H500s
All of the following
NetApp H700s Firmware
NetApp H700s
All of the following
NetApp H410s Firmware
NetApp H410s
All of the following
NetApp H410c Firmware
NetApp H410c
NetApp ONTAP Select Deploy administration utility
NetApp H300s Firmware
NetApp H300s
NetApp H500s Firmware
NetApp H500s
NetApp H700s Firmware
NetApp H700s
NetApp H410s Firmware
NetApp H410s
NetApp H410c Firmware
NetApp H410c

Event History

Aug 31, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Jan 30, 2024
News Published
via BleepingComputer·11:06 PM
News Published
via BleepingComputer·11:07 PM

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-39046?

CVE-2022-39046 is an issue discovered in the GNU C Library (glibc) 2.36, where the syslog function can potentially reveal uninitialized memory from the heap.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2022-39046?

The severity of CVE-2022-39046 is high with a CVSS score of 5.3.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-39046?

GNU glibc 2.36 and Apple macOS Ventura, Big Sur, and Monterey are affected by CVE-2022-39046.

4

How can CVE-2022-39046 be exploited?

CVE-2022-39046 can be exploited by passing a crafted input string larger than 1024 bytes to the syslog function.

5

Are there any fixes or patches available for CVE-2022-39046?

Yes, patches are available for CVE-2022-39046. Please refer to the references provided for more information.

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