CVE-2022-35928: AES Crypt is a file encryption software for multiple platforms

Routine

HIGH 8.4DOWNGRADE

CVE-2022-35928 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.4) affecting aes crypt. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

AES Crypt is a file encryption software for multiple platforms. AES Crypt for Linux built using the source on GitHub and having the version number 3.11 has a vulnerability with respect to reading user-provided passwords and confirmations via command-line prompts. Passwords lengths were not checked before being read. This vulnerability may lead to buffer overruns. This does _not_ affect source code found on aescrypt.com, nor is the vulnerability p

Why this priority

High severity

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.4 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 94%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-120, CWE-1284
Published	2022-08-03
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: aescrypt

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-08-03 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:52 UTCUpdated Record last modified

aescrypt aes crypt DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.11

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.11

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy aes-crypt || rpm -q aes-crypt || aes-crypt --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.11 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison aes-crypt sudo apt install aes-crypt=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.11> sudo apt-mark hold aes-crypt

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list aes-crypt sudo dnf downgrade aes-crypt-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.11> sudo dnf versionlock add aes-crypt

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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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-2022-35928?

aes crypt: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-35928 being exploited?

CVE-2022-35928 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-2022-35928 affect?

CVE-2022-35928 affects aes crypt. Severity is high (CVSS 8.4). AES Crypt is a file encryption software for multiple platforms. AES Crypt for Linux built using the source on GitHub and having the version number 3.11 has a vulnerability with respect to reading user-provided passwords and confirmations vi

How urgent is CVE-2022-35928?

Priority 31/100. High severity

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