NULL pointer dereference in Xiph Opusfile

CVE-2022-47021

A null pointer dereference issue was discovered in functions op_get_data and op_open1 in opusfile.c in xiph opusfile 0.9 thru 0.12 allows attackers to cause denial of service or other unspecified impacts.

EPSS: 0.004 (31.8th 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

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-47021?
CVE-2022-47021 is a high-severity vulnerability in Xiph Opusfile, classified under NULL Pointer Dereference. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2023-01-20.
How severe is CVE-2022-47021?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2022-47021 known to be exploited?
2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.