MEDIUM
CVE-2022-44079
CWE-787Published: October 31, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
5.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
pycdc commit 44a730f3a889503014fec94ae6e62d8401cb75e5 was discovered to contain a stack overflow via the component __sanitizer::StackDepotBase<__sanitizer::StackDepotNode.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-44079 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.
A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 5.5.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-787): Out-of-bounds write vulnerabilities can lead to data corruption, crashes, or arbitrary code execution.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
pycdc_project1 product(s)
pycdc
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (2)
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https://github.com/zrax/pycdc/issues/291Exploit · Issue Tracking · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/zrax/pycdc/issues/291Exploit · Issue Tracking · Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2022-44079
CVSS Score5.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-787
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedOct 31, 2022
Related CVEs (CWE-787)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2022-44079 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. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.