CVE-2022-33269CWE-190

Integer overflow or wraparound in Core

Critical · published April 4, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.3
EPSS
0%
Percentile
1.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A sneaky integer overflow in memory management could spell disaster for your systems! Think of this vulnerability like a crowded subway car where too many passengers squeeze in, causing a ripple effect that can lead to chaos — when memory can't handle the load, it can crash and burn! An attacker could exploit this flaw to manipulate critical memory states, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution or system crashes. In simple terms, it's a recipe for utter chaos, possibly allowing hackers to take control of your systems and wreak havoc!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like a crowded subway car where too many passengers squeeze in, causing a ripple effect that can lead to chaos — when memory can't handle the load, it can crash and burn! CVE-2022-33269 is a memory corruption vulnerability caused by an integer overflow or wraparound during DDR memory assignments in Core. This can lead to unexpected behavior and severe security implications if left unaddressed.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this flaw to manipulate critical memory states, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution or system crashes. In simple terms, it's a recipe for utter chaos, possibly allowing hackers to take control of your systems and wreak havoc! To safeguard against this, immediately apply the latest patches provided by the vendor. Additionally, review your systems for affected configurations and test thoroughly to ensure stability post-update. Don't wait, as this is a critical fix! You've got this! Stay vigilant and secure your systems with these steps! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.3 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00116 · 1.5th percentile
Weakness
CWE-190 · Integer Overflow or Wraparound
Published
2023-04-04T04:46Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 04 APR 04:46Z
    Integer overflow or wraparound in Core
    cvelistv5