CVE-2022-4996 (GCVE-0-2022-4996)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-08-19 23:45 – Updated: 2026-08-19 23:45 X_Open Source
VLAI
Title
mruby bigint.c udiv floating point comparison with incorrect operator
Summary
A flaw has been found in mruby 3.1.0. Affected is the function udiv of the file bigint.c. Executing a manipulation can lead to floating point comparison with incorrect operator. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been published and may be used. It is best practice to apply a patch to resolve this issue.
CWE
  • CWE-1077 - Floating Point Comparison with Incorrect Operator
References
URL Tags
https://vuldb.com/vuln/391391 vdb-entrytechnical-description
https://vuldb.com/vuln/391391/cti signaturepermissions-required
https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2022-4996 third-party-advisory
https://vuldb.com/submit/877513 third-party-advisory
https://huntr.com/bounties/5a5092df-1699-4497-a8b… exploit
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
n/a mruby Affected: 3.1.0
    cpe:2.3:a:mruby:mruby:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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