Risk | High |
Patch available | YES |
Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
CVE-ID | CVE-2022-44638 |
CWE-ID | CWE-787 |
Exploitation vector | Network |
Public exploit | N/A |
Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Gentoo Linux Operating systems & Components / Operating system x11-libs/pixman Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component |
Vendor | Gentoo |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.
EUVDB-ID: #VU69176
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-44638
CWE-ID:
CWE-787 - Out-of-bounds write
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the rasterize_edges_8() function. A remote attacker can trigger an out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
MitigationUpdate the affected packages.
x11-libs/pixman to version: 0.42.2
Gentoo Linux: All versions
x11-libs/pixman: before 0.42.2
CPE2.3 External linkshttp://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202407-04
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.