How severe is CVE-2022-2279?

CVE-2022-2279 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-2279 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-2279?

CVE-2022-2279 affects Libmobi Project Libmobi. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2279?

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

When was CVE-2022-2279 published?

CVE-2022-2279 was published on 2022-07-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-2279

CVE-2022-2279 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Libmobi Project Libmobi with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-476.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-476
Affected product: Libmobi Project Libmobi
Published: 2022-07-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

NULL Pointer Dereference in GitHub repository bfabiszewski/libmobi prior to 0.11.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-2279?: NULL Pointer Dereference in GitHub repository bfabiszewski/libmobi prior to 0.11.
How severe is CVE-2022-2279?: CVE-2022-2279 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-2279 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-2279?: CVE-2022-2279 affects Libmobi Project Libmobi. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-2279?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-2279 published?: CVE-2022-2279 was published on 2022-07-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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