CVE-2022-23318
CVE-2022-23318 is a high-severity vulnerability in Pcf2bdf Project Pcf2bdf with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
- CVSS v2: 5.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Pcf2bdf Project Pcf2bdf
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A heap-buffer-overflow in pcf2bdf, versions >= 1.05 allows an attacker to trigger unsafe memory access via a specially crafted PCF font file. This out-of-bound read may lead to an application crash, information disclosure via program memory or other context-dependent impact.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-23318?
- A heap-buffer-overflow in pcf2bdf, versions >= 1.05 allows an attacker to trigger unsafe memory access via a specially crafted PCF font file. This out-of-bound read may lead to an application crash, information disclosure via program memory or other context-dependent impact.
- How severe is CVE-2022-23318?
- CVE-2022-23318 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2022-23318 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-23318?
- CVE-2022-23318 primarily affects Pcf2bdf Project Pcf2bdf. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-23318?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2022-23318 published?
- CVE-2022-23318 was published on 2022-02-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:pcf2bdf_project:pcf2bdf:1.04:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:pcf2bdf_project:pcf2bdf:1.05:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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