CVE-2022-45693: Jettison before v1.5.2 was discovered to contain a stack overflow via the map parameter

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-45693?

jettison: upgrade to 1.5.2; debian linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-45693 being exploited?

CVE-2022-45693 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-2022-45693 affect?

CVE-2022-45693 affects jettison, debian linux. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Jettison before v1.5.2 was discovered to contain a stack overflow via the map parameter. This vulnerability allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted string.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-45693?

Priority 60/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEWATCHLISTUPGRADEMITIGATE

CVE-2022-45693 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting jettison, debian linux. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Jettison before v1.5.2 was discovered to contain a stack overflow via the map parameter. This vulnerability allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted string.

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	1.5% (top 26%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-787
Published	2022-12-13
Last modified	2026-06-17

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

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-12-13 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

jettison project jettison UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.5.2

Fixed in: 1.5.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 1.5.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade jettison

Note

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

debian debian linux MITIGATE

Affected: 10.0 · 11.0

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.

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-2022-45693?

jettison: upgrade to 1.5.2; debian linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-45693 being exploited?

CVE-2022-45693 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-2022-45693 affect?

CVE-2022-45693 affects jettison, debian linux. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Jettison before v1.5.2 was discovered to contain a stack overflow via the map parameter. This vulnerability allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted string.

How urgent is CVE-2022-45693?

Priority 60/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist

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References

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