#VU79499 Buffer overflow in hyperscan - CVE-2022-29486

Vulnerability identifier: #VU79499

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 4.5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-29486

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
hyperscan
Universal components / Libraries / Libraries used by multiple products

Vendor: Intel

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in src/compiler/compiler.cpp. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted file, trick the victim into using it during project compilation, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

hyperscan: 4.0.0 - 5.3.0

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External links
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00695.html
https://github.com/intel/hyperscan/commit/3070f11991cc2014685a28c0eaa1e033ffa8fe30

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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.