Bash Heap-BUF Overflow in parameter_transform (CVE-2022-3715)
CVE-2022-3715 Published on January 5, 2023
A flaw was found in the bash package, where a heap-buffer overflow can occur in valid parameter_transform. This issue may lead to memory problems.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2022-3715 can be exploited with local system access, and requires small amount of user privileges. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. Public availability of a proof of concept (POC) exploit exists for CVE-2022-3715. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be very high.
Weakness Type
What is a Buffer Overflow Vulnerability?
The software performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer.
CVE-2022-3715 has been classified to as a Buffer Overflow vulnerability or weakness.
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Exploit Probability
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