How severe is CVE-2022-0699?

CVE-2022-0699 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-0699 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-0699?

CVE-2022-0699 affects Osgeo Shapelib. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-0699?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-0699 published?

CVE-2022-0699 was published on 2022-10-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-0699

CVE-2022-0699 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Osgeo Shapelib with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-415.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-415
Affected product: Osgeo Shapelib
Published: 2022-10-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A double-free condition exists in contrib/shpsort.c of shapelib 1.5.0 and older releases. This issue may allow an attacker to cause a denial of service or have other unspecified impact via control over malloc.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-0699?: A double-free condition exists in contrib/shpsort.c of shapelib 1.5.0 and older releases. This issue may allow an attacker to cause a denial of service or have other unspecified impact via control over malloc.
How severe is CVE-2022-0699?: CVE-2022-0699 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-0699 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-0699?: CVE-2022-0699 affects Osgeo Shapelib. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-0699?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-0699 published?: CVE-2022-0699 was published on 2022-10-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:osgeo:shapelib:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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