NULL pointer dereference in Pesign Project

CVE-2022-1249

A NULL pointer dereference flaw was found in pesign's cms_set_pw_data() function of the cms_common.c file. The function fails to handle the NULL pwdata invocation from daemon.c, which leads to an explicit NULL dereference and crash on all attempts to daemonize pesign.

EPSS: 0.002 (14.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 3.3 (Low). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-1249?
CVE-2022-1249 is a low-severity vulnerability in Pesign Project, classified under NULL Pointer Dereference. CVSS score: 3.3/10. Published 2022-04-29.
How severe is CVE-2022-1249?
Low severity. CVSS v3 base score is 3.3 out of 10.