HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2022-38725
HIGH

CVE-2022-38725

CWE-190Published: January 23, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.5
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An integer overflow in the RFC3164 parser in One Identity syslog-ng 3.0 through 3.37 allows remote attackers to cause a Denial of Service via crafted syslog input that is mishandled by the tcp or network function. syslog-ng Premium Edition 7.0.30 and syslog-ng Store Box 6.10.0 are also affected.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-38725 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 availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

oneidentity2 product(s)
syslog-ngsyslog-ng store box
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttps://github.com/syslog-ng/syslog-ng/security/advisories/GHSA-7932-4fc6-pvmc
ADVISORYhttps://lists.balabit.hu/pipermail/syslog-ng/
ADVISORYhttps://github.com/syslog-ng/syslog-ng/security/advisories/GHSA-7932-4fc6-pvmc
ADVISORYhttps://lists.balabit.hu/pipermail/syslog-ng/

All References (14)

→
https://github.com/syslog-ng/syslog-ng/security/advisories/GHSA-7932-4fc6-pvmcThird Party Advisory
→
https://lists.balabit.hu/pipermail/syslog-ng/Third Party Advisory
→
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/02/msg00043.html
→
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/J3TZ7U2GQTAHVHJXSSEHQS5D2Q5T6SZB/
→
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/QU36HCM3VZYANUYFC6XFYEYJEKQPA2Q7/
→
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202305-09
→
https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5369
→
https://github.com/syslog-ng/syslog-ng/security/advisories/GHSA-7932-4fc6-pvmcThird Party Advisory
→
https://lists.balabit.hu/pipermail/syslog-ng/Third Party Advisory
→
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/02/msg00043.html
→
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/J3TZ7U2GQTAHVHJXSSEHQS5D2Q5T6SZB/
→
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/QU36HCM3VZYANUYFC6XFYEYJEKQPA2Q7/
→
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202305-09
→
https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5369

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2022-38725
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-190
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 23, 2023

Related CVEs (CWE-190)

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CVE-2015-5108
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CVE-2012-5835
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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2022-38725 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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