Buffer overflow in Gnu Bash
CVE-2022-3715
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 class: Buffer Overflow
EPSS: 0.004 (28.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Gnu Bash
- Redhat Enterprise_linux — versions 9.0
- N/a Bash — versions bash 5.1.8
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- secalert@redhat.com (Exploit, Third Party Advisory, Issue Tracking)
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-3715?
- CVE-2022-3715 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gnu Bash, classified under Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2023-01-05.
- How severe is CVE-2022-3715?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2022-3715 known to be exploited?
- 12 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.