What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-44081?

CVE-2022-44081 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: 0.3%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2022-44081?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2022-44081. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.3%.

Lodepng CVE-2022-44081

MEDIUM

Out-of-bounds Read (CWE-125)

2022-10-31 cve@mitre.org

Information Disclosure Buffer Overflow Lodepng

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

Oct 31, 2022 - 19:15 nvd

MEDIUM 5.5

DescriptionNVD

Lodepng v20220717 was discovered to contain a segmentation fault via the function pngdetail.

AnalysisAI

Lodepng v20220717 was discovered to contain a segmentation fault via the function pngdetail. 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 Out-of-bounds Read (CWE-125), which allows attackers to read data from memory outside the intended buffer boundaries. Lodepng v20220717 was discovered to contain a segmentation fault via the function pngdetail. Affected products include: Lodev Lodepng.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Validate array indices and buffer lengths. Use memory-safe languages. Enable AddressSanitizer during testing.