CRITICAL

CVE-2022-48522

CVSS v3

9.8

CRITICAL

EPSS Score

17.3%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

Description

In Perl 5.34.0, function S_find_uninit_var in sv.c has a stack-based crash that can lead to remote code execution or local privilege escalation.

Technical details

Published
8/22/2023

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-48522?

In Perl 5.34.0, function S_find_uninit_var in sv.c has a stack-based crash that can lead to remote code execution or local privilege escalation.

Is CVE-2022-48522 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2022-48522 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 17.3%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2022-48522?

CVE-2022-48522 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).

Is CVE-2022-48522 affecting your environment?

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