What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-28488?

CVE-2022-28488 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 1.2%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2022-28488?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2022-28488. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 1.2%.

Libwav CVE-2022-28488

HIGH

Use of Uninitialized Resource (CWE-908)

2022-05-04 cve@mitre.org

Information Disclosure Libwav

7.5

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.5 HIGH

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

May 04, 2022 - 15:15 nvd

HIGH 7.5

DescriptionNVD

The function wav_format_write in libwav.c in libwav through 2017-04-20 has an Use of Uninitialized Variable vulnerability.

AnalysisAI

The function wav_format_write in libwav.c in libwav through 2017-04-20 has an Use of Uninitialized Variable vulnerability. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Use of Uninitialized Resource (CWE-908), which allows attackers to access uninitialized memory causing crashes or information disclosure. The function wav_format_write in libwav.c in libwav through 2017-04-20 has an Use of Uninitialized Variable vulnerability. Affected products include: Libwav Project Libwav. Version information: through 2017.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Initialize all variables, use compiler warnings for uninitialized access, use memory-safe languages.