CVE-2022-2061: Heap-based Buffer Overflow in GitHub repository hpjansson/chafa prior to 1.12.0.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-2061?

chafa: upgrade to 1.12.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-2061 being exploited?

CVE-2022-2061 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-2022-2061 affect?

CVE-2022-2061 affects chafa. Severity is low (CVSS 3.3). Heap-based Buffer Overflow in GitHub repository hpjansson/chafa prior to 1.12.0.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-2061?

Priority 26/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

LOW 3.3UPGRADE

CVE-2022-2061 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.3) affecting chafa. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Heap-based Buffer Overflow in GitHub repository hpjansson/chafa prior to 1.12.0.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.3 (Low)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 64%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-122, CWE-787
Published	2022-06-13
Last modified	2026-06-17

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

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-06-13 12:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:41 UTCUpdated Record last modified

chafa project chafa UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.12.0

Fixed in: 1.12.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 1.12.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade chafa

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-2061?

chafa: upgrade to 1.12.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-2061 being exploited?

CVE-2022-2061 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-2022-2061 affect?

CVE-2022-2061 affects chafa. Severity is low (CVSS 3.3). Heap-based Buffer Overflow in GitHub repository hpjansson/chafa prior to 1.12.0.

How urgent is CVE-2022-2061?

Priority 26/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

GitHub vulnerabilities

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