CVE-2022-41404: An issue in the fetch() method in the BasicProfile class of org.ini4j through version v0.5.4 allows attackers

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-41404?

ini4j: upgrade to 0.5.4; debian linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-41404 being exploited?

CVE-2022-41404 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2022-41404 affect?

CVE-2022-41404 affects ini4j, debian linux. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). An issue in the fetch() method in the BasicProfile class of org.ini4j through version v0.5.4 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via unspecified vectors.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-41404?

Priority 61/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEWATCHLISTUPGRADEMITIGATE

CVE-2022-41404 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting ini4j, debian linux. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An issue in the fetch() method in the BasicProfile class of org.ini4j through version v0.5.4 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via unspecified vectors.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
On your watchlist

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	1.8% (top 21%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-400
Published	2022-10-11
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: debian · ini4j project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-10-11 23:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:03 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ini4j project ini4j UPGRADE

Affected: < 0.5.4

Fixed in: 0.5.4

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy ini4j || rpm -q ini4j || ini4j --version

2. UPGRADE to 0.5.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade ini4j

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade ini4j

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

debian debian linux MITIGATE

Affected: 10.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 10.0

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.

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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-2022-41404?

ini4j: upgrade to 0.5.4; debian linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-41404 being exploited?

CVE-2022-41404 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-2022-41404 affect?

CVE-2022-41404 affects ini4j, debian linux. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). An issue in the fetch() method in the BasicProfile class of org.ini4j through version v0.5.4 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via unspecified vectors.

How urgent is CVE-2022-41404?

Priority 61/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist

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