Vulnerability identifier: #VU68749

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-42916

CWE-ID: CWE-319

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
cURL
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor: curl.haxx.se

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to an error when parsing URL with IDN characters that get replaced to ASCII counterparts as part of the IDN conversion. A remote attacker can bypass curl's HSTS check and trick it into using unencrypted HTTP protocol.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

cURL: 7.77.0 - 7.85.0

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External links
http://curl.haxx.se/docs/CVE-2022-42916.html

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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.