CVE-2022-1987: Buffer Over-read in GitHub repository bfabiszewski/libmobi prior to 0.11.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-1987?

libmobi: upgrade to 0.11. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-1987 being exploited?

CVE-2022-1987 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2022-1987 affect?

CVE-2022-1987 affects libmobi. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). Buffer Over-read in GitHub repository bfabiszewski/libmobi prior to 0.11.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-1987?

Priority 48/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 8.1UPGRADE

CVE-2022-1987 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting libmobi. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer Over-read in GitHub repository bfabiszewski/libmobi prior to 0.11.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 42%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-126, CWE-125
Published	2022-06-03
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): huntr.dev · Vendor: libmobi project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-06-03 08:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:23 UTCUpdated Record last modified

libmobi project libmobi UPGRADE

Affected: < 0.11

Fixed in: 0.11

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy libmobi || rpm -q libmobi || libmobi --version

2. UPGRADE to 0.11 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade libmobi

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade libmobi

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-1987?

libmobi: upgrade to 0.11. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-1987 being exploited?

CVE-2022-1987 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2022-1987 affect?

CVE-2022-1987 affects libmobi. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). Buffer Over-read in GitHub repository bfabiszewski/libmobi prior to 0.11.

How urgent is CVE-2022-1987?

Priority 48/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

GitHub vulnerabilities

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CVE-2022-1908 HIGH 8.1 UPGRADE Buffer Over-read in GitHub repository bfabiszewski/libmobi prior to 0.11.
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References

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