What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-29358?

CVE-2022-29358 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.6%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2022-29358?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2022-29358. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.6%.

Epub2Txt2 CVE-2022-29358

MEDIUM

Integer Overflow or Wraparound (CWE-190)

2022-05-25 cve@mitre.org

Denial Of Service Integer Overflow Epub2Txt2

5.5

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

5.5 MEDIUM

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

None

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

May 25, 2022 - 01:15 nvd

MEDIUM 5.5

DescriptionNVD

epub2txt2 v2.04 was discovered to contain an integer overflow via the function bug in _parse_special_tag at sxmlc.c. This vulnerability allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted XML file.

AnalysisAI

epub2txt2 v2.04 was discovered to contain an integer overflow via the function bug in _parse_special_tag at sxmlc.c. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.5), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Integer Overflow (CWE-190), which allows attackers to cause unexpected behavior through arithmetic overflow. epub2txt2 v2.04 was discovered to contain an integer overflow via the function bug in _parse_special_tag at sxmlc.c. This vulnerability allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted XML file. Affected products include: Epub2Txt2 Project Epub2Txt2.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Validate arithmetic operations, use safe integer libraries, check bounds before allocation.