CVE-2022-32073
CWE-190Published: July 13, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
WolfSSH v1.4.7 was discovered to contain an integer overflow via the function wolfSSH_SFTP_RecvRMDIR.
Risk Analysis
WolfSSH contains an integer overflow vulnerability in the SFTP_RecvRMDIR function. With a CVSS score of 9.8, this flaw is critical as it allows for remote exploitation without authentication, posing a high risk to system integrity and availability.
There is no known public exploit for this vulnerability, and it is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.
Users should update to a version of wolfSSH that addresses this integer overflow issue.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-32073 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2022-32073 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts