CVE-2022-22707
MEDIUM
Published Jan 6, 20224y ago · Modified Jun 17, 20261w ago
5.9 CVSS 3.1
Published Jan 6, 2022 4y ago
Last Modified Jun 17, 2026 1w ago
Description
In lighttpd 1.4.46 through 1.4.63, the mod_extforward_Forwarded function of the mod_extforward plugin has a stack-based buffer overflow (4 bytes representing -1), as demonstrated by remote denial of service (daemon crash) in a non-default configuration. The non-default configuration requires handling of the Forwarded header in a somewhat unusual manner. Also, a 32-bit system is much more likely to be affected than a 64-bit system.
CVSS Details
Base Score
Exploitability
Impact
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Attack Vector Network
Attack Complexity High
Privileges Required None
User Interaction None
Scope Unchanged
Confidentiality None
Integrity None
Availability High
Threat Intelligence
No active exploitation signals — not in CISA KEV and no EPSS score yet.
Exploit & Patch Status
Public Exploit Known
No Patch Available
Weaknesses 1
CWE-787 Out-of-bounds Write Memory Safety
Affected Products 3
References 2
- redmine.lighttpd.net https://redmine.lighttpd.net/issues/3134
- debian.org https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5040
Remediation
No remediation data recorded yet
Check vendor advisories and the NVD entry for patch availability.