PatchTheCVECVE-2022-40016: Use After Free (UAF) vulnerability in ireader media-server before commit 3e0f63f1d3553f75c7d4eb32fa7c7a1976a9f
CVE-2022-40016 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting media-server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Use After Free (UAF) vulnerability in ireader media-server before commit 3e0f63f1d3553f75c7d4eb32fa7c7a1976a9ff84 in librtmp, allows attackers to cause a denial of service.
Why this priority
- High severity
- Public exploit reference
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.5 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.8% (top 44%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-416 |
| Published | 2023-02-15 |
| 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-2022-40016?
media-server: upgrade to 2022-08-06. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2022-40016 being exploited?
CVE-2022-40016 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-2022-40016 affect?
CVE-2022-40016 affects media-server. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Use After Free (UAF) vulnerability in ireader media-server before commit 3e0f63f1d3553f75c7d4eb32fa7c7a1976a9ff84 in librtmp, allows attackers to cause a denial of service.
How urgent is CVE-2022-40016?
Priority 50/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action