CVE-2022-38693

In FDL1, there is a possible missing payload size check

Critical · published September 1, 2025

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
56.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 Brace yourself! A missing payload size check in FDL1 could lead to a memory buffer overflow, and it doesn’t even need extra execution privileges to exploit it! Think of this vulnerability like a restaurant that doesn't check the size of food orders. If someone orders a massive feast but the kitchen keeps serving it without checking, it could overflow the kitchen, causing chaos! If exploited, an attacker could manipulate memory, leading to crashes or even executing arbitrary code. This is absolutely devastating as it opens the door for them to take control of systems without needing special access!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like a restaurant that doesn't check the size of food orders. If someone orders a massive feast but the kitchen keeps serving it without checking, it could overflow the kitchen, causing chaos! This vulnerability occurs due to a lack of checks on payload sizes, which can cause a memory buffer overflow, allowing attackers to overwrite adjacent memory.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could manipulate memory, leading to crashes or even executing arbitrary code. This is absolutely devastating as it opens the door for them to take control of systems without needing special access! To protect your systems, patch FDL1 to the latest version immediately. Implement stringent checks on payload sizes to prevent buffer overflows in the future. Regular code audits can help identify similar issues! You've got this! Act fast, patch it up, and you'll be securing your systems like a pro! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00800 · 56.1th percentile
Published
2025-09-01T07:28Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 01 SEP 07:28Z
    In FDL1, there is a possible missing payload size check
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