Remote code execution in Hyperscan library



| Updated: 2023-08-14
Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2022-29486
CWE-ID CWE-119
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 hyperscan
Universal components / Libraries / Libraries used by multiple products

Vendor Intel

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.

1) Buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU79499

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 4.5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-29486

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in src/compiler/compiler.cpp. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted file, trick the victim into using it during project compilation, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

hyperscan: 4.0.0 - 5.3.0

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00695.html
https://github.com/intel/hyperscan/commit/3070f11991cc2014685a28c0eaa1e033ffa8fe30


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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