What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-34992?

CVE-2022-34992 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.3%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2022-34992?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2022-34992. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.3%.

Luadec CVE-2022-34992

HIGH

Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787)

2022-08-03 cve@mitre.org

Memory Corruption Buffer Overflow Luadec

7.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.8 HIGH

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

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Aug 03, 2022 - 18:15 nvd

HIGH 7.8

DescriptionNVD

Luadec v0.9.9 was discovered to contain a heap-buffer overflow via the function UnsetPending.

AnalysisAI

Luadec v0.9.9 was discovered to contain a heap-buffer overflow via the function UnsetPending. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), 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 Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787), which allows attackers to write data beyond allocated buffer boundaries leading to code execution or crashes. Luadec v0.9.9 was discovered to contain a heap-buffer overflow via the function UnsetPending. Affected products include: Luadec Project Luadec.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Validate write boundaries, use memory-safe languages, enable compiler protections (ASLR, stack canaries).