How severe is CVE-2022-40922?

CVE-2022-40922 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-40922 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-40922?

CVE-2022-40922 affects Lief-project Lief. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-40922?

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

When was CVE-2022-40922 published?

CVE-2022-40922 was published on 2022-10-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-40922

CVE-2022-40922 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Lief-project Lief with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Lief-project Lief
Published: 2022-10-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability in the LIEF::MachO::BinaryParser::init_and_parse function of LIEF v0.12.1 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (DOS) through a segmentation fault via a crafted MachO file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-40922?: A vulnerability in the LIEF::MachO::BinaryParser::init_and_parse function of LIEF v0.12.1 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (DOS) through a segmentation fault via a crafted MachO file.
How severe is CVE-2022-40922?: CVE-2022-40922 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-40922 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-40922?: CVE-2022-40922 affects Lief-project Lief. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-40922?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-40922 published?: CVE-2022-40922 was published on 2022-10-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/lief-project/LIEF/issues/781

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:lief-project:lief:0.12.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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