How severe is CVE-2022-2061?

CVE-2022-2061 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-2061 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-2061?

CVE-2022-2061 affects Chafa Project Chafa. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2061?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2022-2061 published?

CVE-2022-2061 was published on 2022-06-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-2061

CVE-2022-2061 is a low-severity vulnerability in Chafa Project Chafa with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3. 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-787.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.3)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (34th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-787
Affected product: Chafa Project Chafa
Published: 2022-06-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Heap-based Buffer Overflow in GitHub repository hpjansson/chafa prior to 1.12.0.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-2061?: Heap-based Buffer Overflow in GitHub repository hpjansson/chafa prior to 1.12.0.
How severe is CVE-2022-2061?: CVE-2022-2061 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-2061 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-2061?: CVE-2022-2061 affects Chafa Project Chafa. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-2061?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-2061 published?: CVE-2022-2061 was published on 2022-06-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:chafa_project:chafa:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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