CVE-2022-3159

HIGHNVD 7.87.8—

7.8

The APDFL.dll contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability that could be triggered while parsing specially crafted PDF files. This could allow an attacker to execute code in the context of the current process.

CVSS v3: 7.8
EG Score: 7.8(medium)
EPSS: 38.0%
KEV: Not listed

Published

January 13, 2023

Last Modified

November 21, 2024

References (6)

ics-cert@hqhttps://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/csaf/ssa-360681.json
ics-cert@hqhttps://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-360681.html
ics-cert@hqhttps://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-22-349-15
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/csaf/ssa-360681.json
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-360681.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-22-349-15

Weakness Classification(2)

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Frequently asked(5)

What is CVE-2022-3159?

CVE-2022-3159 is a high vulnerability published on January 13, 2023. The APDFL.dll contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability that could be triggered while parsing specially crafted PDF files. This could allow an attacker to execute code in the context of the current process.

When was CVE-2022-3159 disclosed?

CVE-2022-3159 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on January 13, 2023, with the most recent update on November 21, 2024. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2022-3159 actively exploited?

CVE-2022-3159 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 38.0% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-3159?

CVE-2022-3159 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (NVD).

How do I remediate CVE-2022-3159?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2022-3159, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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