Security restrictions bypass in cURL

1) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU61306

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-22623

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to unspecified vulnerability in curl. A remote attacker can bypass implemented security restrictions.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

cURL: 7.1 - 7.79.0

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:curl_haxx_se:curl:7.79.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:curl_haxx_se:curl:7.78.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:curl_haxx_se:curl:7.77.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213183

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.