Integer overflow in Libexpat_project Libexpat

CVE-2022-23990

Expat (aka libexpat) before 2.4.4 has an integer overflow in the doProlog function.

Vulnerability class: Integer Overflow

EPSS: 0.040 (89.1th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-23990?
CVE-2022-23990 is a high-severity vulnerability in Libexpat_project Libexpat, classified under Integer Overflow or Wraparound. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2022-01-26.
How severe is CVE-2022-23990?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.
Is CVE-2022-23990 known to be exploited?
17 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.