MariaDB up to 10.6.5 Item_args::walk_arg use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in MariaDB up to 10.6.5. It has been rated as critical. Impacted is the function Item_args::walk_arg. Performing a manipulation results in use after free. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2022-27376. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in MariaDB up to 10.6.5 (Database Software). It has been classified as critical. This affects the function Item_args::walk_arg. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was shared 04/13/2022. The advisory is shared at jira.mariadb.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2022-27376 since 03/21/2022. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 05/21/2025).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 236542 (Alibaba Cloud Linux 3 : 0151: mariadb:10.5 (ALINUX3-SA-2022:0151)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (236542). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.3

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 236542
Nessus Name: Alibaba Cloud Linux 3 : 0151: mariadb:10.5 (ALINUX3-SA-2022:0151)

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

03/21/2022 🔍
04/13/2022 +22 days 🔍
04/13/2022 +0 days 🔍
05/21/2025 +1134 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: jira.mariadb.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-27376 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-27376
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-197169

Entryinfo

Created: 04/13/2022 08:45
Updated: 05/21/2025 23:39
Changes: 04/13/2022 08:45 (37), 04/18/2022 16:18 (1), 05/21/2025 23:39 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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