CVE-2022-38932: readelf in ToaruOS 2.0.1 has a global overflow allowing RCE when parsing a crafted ELF file.

Routine

HIGH 7.8MITIGATE

CVE-2022-38932 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting toaruos. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

readelf in ToaruOS 2.0.1 has a global overflow allowing RCE when parsing a crafted ELF file.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

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 76%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-787
Published	2022-09-27
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: toaruos

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-09-27 23:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:57 UTCUpdated Record last modified

toaruos toaruos MITIGATE

Affected: 2.0.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0.1

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2022-38932?

toaruos: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-38932 being exploited?

CVE-2022-38932 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-2022-38932 affect?

CVE-2022-38932 affects toaruos. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). readelf in ToaruOS 2.0.1 has a global overflow allowing RCE when parsing a crafted ELF file.

How urgent is CVE-2022-38932?

Priority 38/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2022-38934 LOW 3.3 MITIGATE readelf in ToaruOS 2.0.1 has some arbitrary address read vulnerabilities when parsing a crafted ELF file.
CVE-2021-36710 HIGH 8.8 MITIGATE ToaruOS 1.99.2 is affected by incorrect access control via the kernel

References

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