What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-27819?

CVE-2022-27819 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.8%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2022-27819?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2022-27819. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Swhkd CVE-2022-27819

MEDIUM

Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling (CWE-770)

2022-04-07 cve@mitre.org

Denial Of Service Swhkd

5.3

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

5.3 MEDIUM

AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

High

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

None

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Apr 07, 2022 - 02:15 nvd

MEDIUM 5.3

DescriptionNVD

SWHKD 1.1.5 allows unsafe parsing via the -c option. An information leak might occur but there is a simple denial of service (memory exhaustion) upon an attempt to parse a large or infinite file (such as a block or character device).

AnalysisAI

SWHKD 1.1.5 allows unsafe parsing via the -c option. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.3), this vulnerability is no authentication required. This Allocation of Resources Without Limits vulnerability could allow attackers to exhaust system resources through uncontrolled allocation.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Allocation of Resources Without Limits (CWE-770), which allows attackers to exhaust system resources through uncontrolled allocation. SWHKD 1.1.5 allows unsafe parsing via the -c option. An information leak might occur but there is a simple denial of service (memory exhaustion) upon an attempt to parse a large or infinite file (such as a block or character device). Affected products include: Waycrate Swhkd.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Set resource limits, implement rate limiting, validate input sizes.