PatchTheCVECVE-2022-24988: In galois_2p8 before 0.1.2, PrimitivePolynomialField::new has an off-by-one buffer overflow for a vector.
CVE-2022-24988 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting galois 2p8. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
In galois_2p8 before 0.1.2, PrimitivePolynomialField::new has an off-by-one buffer overflow for a vector.
Why this priority
- Critical severity
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 9.8 (Critical) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.1% (top 35%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-193 |
| Published | 2022-02-14 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2022-24988?
galois 2p8: upgrade to 0.1.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2022-24988 being exploited?
CVE-2022-24988 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-2022-24988 affect?
CVE-2022-24988 affects galois 2p8. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). In galois_2p8 before 0.1.2, PrimitivePolynomialField::new has an off-by-one buffer overflow for a vector.
How urgent is CVE-2022-24988?
Priority 55/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action