PatchTheCVECVE-2022-2947: Altair HyperView Player versions 2021.1.0.27 and prior perform operations on a memory buffer but can read f
CVE-2022-2947 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting hyperview player. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Altair HyperView Player versions 2021.1.0.27 and prior perform operations on a memory buffer but can read from or write to a memory location outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This hits initially as a read access violation, leading to a memory corruption situation.
Why this priority
- High severity
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.8 (High) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.3% (top 78%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-119 |
| Published | 2022-12-13 |
| 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-2022-2947?
hyperview player: upgrade to newer than 2021.1.0.27. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2022-2947 being exploited?
CVE-2022-2947 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-2022-2947 affect?
CVE-2022-2947 affects hyperview player. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Altair HyperView Player versions 2021.1.0.27 and prior perform operations on a memory buffer but can read from or write to a memory location outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This hits initially as a read access violation,
How urgent is CVE-2022-2947?
Priority 33/100. High severity
Related CVEs
- CVE-2022-2951 HIGH 7.8 UPGRADE Altair HyperView Player versions 2021.1.0.27 and prior are vulnerable to improper validation of array index
- CVE-2022-2950 HIGH 7.8 UPGRADE Altair HyperView Player versions 2021.1.0.27 and prior are vulnerable to the use of uninitialized memory vu
- CVE-2022-2949 HIGH 7.8 UPGRADE Altair HyperView Player versions 2021.1.0.27 and prior are vulnerable to the use of uninitialized memory vu