Patchelf 0.9 src/patchelf.cc modifyRPath out-of-bounds

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in Patchelf 0.9. This vulnerability affects the function modifyRPath of the file src/patchelf.cc. Performing a manipulation results in out-of-bounds. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2022-44940. There is not any exploit available. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Patchelf 0.9. This affects the function modifyRPath of the file src/patchelf.cc. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-125. The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

Patchelf v0.9 was discovered to contain an out-of-bounds read via the function modifyRPath at src/patchelf.cc.

The weakness was released 12/20/2022. It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2022-44940 since 11/07/2022. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at github.com.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2022-0404). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.2

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Out-of-bounds
CWE: CWE-125 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Patch: github.com

Timelineinfo

11/07/2022 🔍
12/20/2022 +43 days 🔍
12/20/2022 +0 days 🔍
03/09/2026 +1175 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: github.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-44940 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-44940
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-216351
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Entryinfo

Created: 12/20/2022 09:11
Updated: 03/09/2026 16:30
Changes: 12/20/2022 09:11 (40), 01/21/2023 08:24 (11), 03/09/2026 16:30 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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