CVE-2022-0080CWE-122

Heap-based Buffer Overflow in mruby/mruby

High · published January 2, 2022

CVSS v3.0
8.2
EPSS
2%
Percentile
75.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A heap-based buffer overflow in mruby is a ticking time bomb waiting for the right trigger! 🚀 Think of it like an overcrowded elevator that can suddenly collapse under the weight - if too much data is pushed into a buffer, it can overflow and cause chaos in the program's memory. Just like a mismanaged elevator, a single extra byte can lead to a crash! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to corrupt memory, potentially executing arbitrary code, which is absolutely devastating. Imagine the disaster of an elevator malfunctioning – in this case, it could lead to unauthorized access or even a full system takeover.

Put simply

Think of it like an overcrowded elevator that can suddenly collapse under the weight - if too much data is pushed into a buffer, it can overflow and cause chaos in the program's memory. Just like a mismanaged elevator, a single extra byte can lead to a crash! The vulnerability arises from a lack of proper bounds checking in mruby, allowing data to overflow from one area of memory to another, leading to corruption and possible execution of harmful code.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to corrupt memory, potentially executing arbitrary code, which is absolutely devastating. Imagine the disaster of an elevator malfunctioning – in this case, it could lead to unauthorized access or even a full system takeover. Update to the latest version of mruby as soon as possible. Ensure that you implement strict bounds checking in your code to prevent buffer overflow issues. Regularly audit your application for vulnerabilities like this one to keep your systems safe. You've got this! By taking these actions, you're not just patching a hole; you're becoming a true security hero! 🦸‍♂️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.0
8.2 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01580 · 75.3th percentile
Weakness
CWE-122 · Heap-based Buffer Overflow
Published
2022-01-02T11:30Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 02 JAN 11:30Z
    Heap-based Buffer Overflow in mruby/mruby
    cvelistv5