CVE-2022-23123: debian debian_linux Out-of-bounds Read

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2022-23123 is a critical (CVSS 9.8) Out-of-bounds Read vulnerability in debian debian_linux. EPSS estimates a 3.82% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 89.9% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 28-03-2023
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 04-11-2025
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Netatalk. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the getdirparams method. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-15830.

• CWE-125Out-of-bounds ReadThe product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.