How severe is CVE-2022-2469?

CVE-2022-2469 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.8, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2022-2469 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-2469?

CVE-2022-2469 primarily affects Gnu Gnu Sasl. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2469?

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

When was CVE-2022-2469 published?

CVE-2022-2469 was published on 2022-07-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-2469

CVE-2022-2469 is a low-severity vulnerability in Gnu Gnu Sasl with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.8. 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-125.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-125
Affected product: Gnu Gnu Sasl
Published: 2022-07-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

GNU SASL libgsasl server-side read-out-of-bounds with malicious authenticated GSS-API client

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-2469?: GNU SASL libgsasl server-side read-out-of-bounds with malicious authenticated GSS-API client
How severe is CVE-2022-2469?: CVE-2022-2469 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.8, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2022-2469 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-2469?: CVE-2022-2469 primarily affects Gnu Gnu Sasl. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-2469?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-2469 published?: CVE-2022-2469 was published on 2022-07-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:gnu:gnu_sasl:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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