🛡️ CVE-2022-0529 — debian-linux
Description
A flaw was found in Unzip. The vulnerability occurs during the conversion of a wide string to a local string that leads to a heap of out-of-bound write. This flaw allows an attacker to input a specially crafted zip file, leading to a crash or code execution.
How this vulnerability can be exploited
This issue can be reached with local access to the system, attack complexity is low, an attacker needs no privileges on the target. A user must be tricked into taking some action. The scope is unchanged, so the impact stays within the vulnerable component. Rated impact: confidentiality none, integrity none, availability high.
Weakness class
CVE-2022-0529 is classified as CWE-787: Out-of-bounds Write. Data is written past the end or before the start of a buffer, corrupting whatever is stored there.
Affected software
CVE-2022-0529 is recorded against 4 packages.
- debian-linux
- enterprise-linux
- fedora
- unzip
Timeline and source
Published on 9 February 2022 and last revised on 17 June 2026. A public exploit is known to exist, which raises the urgency of patching considerably. Record sourced from NVD.
References
bugzilla.redhat.com
github.com
lists.debian.org
security.gentoo.org
www.debian.org
bugzilla.redhat.com
github.com
lists.debian.org
security.gentoo.org
www.debian.org
CVE-2022-0529 on other distributions
Each distribution ships its own build and its own fixed version. Pick the one you run:
Details
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Packages
| Software | From version | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| debian-linux | — | — |
| enterprise-linux | — | — |
| fedora | — | — |
| unzip | — | — |
References
Similar Threats
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- High CVE-2022-0135
- High CVE-2022-0204
Exploit Protection
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