# CVE-2022-22728: libapreq2: A flaw in Apache libapreq2 versions 2.16 and earlier could cause a buffer overflow while processing multipart form up...

CVE-2022-22728 is fixed in libapreq2 on 1 platform by DEBIAN-CVE-2022-22728 (version 2.17-1), released August 25, 2022. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: High.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2022-22728
- Priority: High
- CVSS: 7.5 (high)
- EPSS: 0.0592
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Aug 25, 2022

## Description

A flaw in Apache libapreq2 versions 2.16 and earlier could cause a buffer overflow while processing multipart form uploads. A remote attacker could send a request causing a process crash which could lead to a denial of service attack.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | libapreq2 Debian 13.5 (trixie) | 2.17-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2022-22728](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2022-22728.md) | Aug 25, 2022 |

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