How severe is CVE-2022-28652?

CVE-2022-28652 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-28652 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-28652?

CVE-2022-28652 primarily affects Apport Project Apport. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-28652?

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

Does CVE-2022-28652 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2022-28652 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2022-33094.

When was CVE-2022-28652 published?

CVE-2022-28652 was published on 2024-06-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-28652

CVE-2022-28652 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apport Project Apport 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-776.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (10th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2022-33094
Weakness: CWE-776
Affected product: Apport Project Apport
Published: 2024-06-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

~/.config/apport/settings parsing is vulnerable to "billion laughs" attack

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-28652?: ~/.config/apport/settings parsing is vulnerable to "billion laughs" attack
How severe is CVE-2022-28652?: CVE-2022-28652 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-28652 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-28652?: CVE-2022-28652 primarily affects Apport Project Apport. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-28652?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2022-28652 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2022-28652 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2022-33094.
When was CVE-2022-28652 published?: CVE-2022-28652 was published on 2024-06-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:apport_project:apport:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:18.04:*:*:*:esm:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:20.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:21.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:22.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*

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