CVE-2022-2881
CVE-2022-2881 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Isc Bind 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-125.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-125
- Affected product: Isc Bind
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The underlying bug might cause read past end of the buffer and either read memory it should not read, or crash the process.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-2881?
- The underlying bug might cause read past end of the buffer and either read memory it should not read, or crash the process.
- How severe is CVE-2022-2881?
- CVE-2022-2881 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2022-2881 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-2022-2881?
- CVE-2022-2881 affects Isc Bind. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-2881?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2022-2881 published?
- CVE-2022-2881 was published on 2022-09-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/09/21/3
- https://kb.isc.org/docs/cve-2022-2881
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202210-25
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:isc:bind:*:*:*:*:-:*:*:*
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