How severe is CVE-2022-28658?

CVE-2022-28658 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 high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-28658 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-2022-28658?

CVE-2022-28658 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-2022-28658?

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

Does CVE-2022-28658 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2022-28658 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2022-33100.

When was CVE-2022-28658 published?

CVE-2022-28658 was published on 2024-06-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-28658

CVE-2022-28658 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.

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-2022-33100
Affected product: Apport Project Apport
Published: 2024-06-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Apport argument parsing mishandles filename splitting on older kernels resulting in argument spoofing

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-28658?: Apport argument parsing mishandles filename splitting on older kernels resulting in argument spoofing
How severe is CVE-2022-28658?: CVE-2022-28658 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 high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-28658 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-2022-28658?: CVE-2022-28658 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-2022-28658?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2022-28658 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2022-28658 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2022-33100.
When was CVE-2022-28658 published?: CVE-2022-28658 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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