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Out-of-bounds Read

CVE-2022-44940

High
8.8/10

Summary

Patchelf was discovered to contain an out-of-bounds read via the function "modifyRPath" at "src/patchelf.cc". This issue affects the package patchelf (Python) versions through 0.15.0.0, pypatchelf (Python) versions through 0.9, and patchelf (Cpp) versions through 0.15.0.

  • LOW
  • NETWORK
  • NONE
  • UNCHANGED
  • NONE
  • NONE
  • HIGH
  • HIGH

CWE-125 - Out-of-Bounds Read

Out-of-bounds read is a vulnerability that allows access to memory beyond the authorized accessible location. Such a vulnerability compromises the confidentiality of the trusted environment in the application and enables an attacker to launch further attacks by leveraging the exposed information.

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Advisory Timeline

  • Published