CVE-2022-28653

HIGH
Published Jan 31, 2025 Modified Aug 26, 2025

Description

Users can consume unlimited disk space in /var/crash

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.5
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Affected Products

Vendor Product
canonical apport

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-28653? +
Users can consume unlimited disk space in /var/crash It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2022-28653? +
CVE-2022-28653 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.5 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-28653? +
CVE-2022-28653 affects products from canonical, specifically: apport. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2022-28653? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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