CVE-2022-32083
MariaDB Server vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

CVE-2022-32083 affects MariaDB versions 10.2 through 10.6.1, where a segmentation fault vulnerability was discovered in the component Item_subselect::init_expr_cache_tracker (CVE Mitre, MariaDB Bug).

Technical details

The vulnerability is a segmentation fault that occurs in the Item_subselect::init_expr_cache_tracker component when processing certain SQL queries. The issue manifests during query optimization, specifically in the JOIN::setup_subquery_caches function (MariaDB Bug).

Impact

When successfully exploited, this vulnerability could lead to a Denial of Service (DoS) condition. The vulnerability has received a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.5 (HIGH) with the vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H (NetApp Advisory).

Exploitability

The vulnerability can be triggered through specially crafted SQL queries involving subselects and complex query conditions. Public discussion of this vulnerability exists, though no widespread exploitation has been reported (NetApp Advisory).

Mitigation and workarounds

The vulnerability has been fixed in MariaDB versions 10.2.44, 10.3.35, 10.4.25, 10.5.16, 10.6.8, 10.7.4, and 10.8.3. Users are advised to upgrade to these or later versions to address the security issue (Debian LTS).

Additional resources


SourceThis report was generated using AI

Related MariaDB Server vulnerabilities:

CVE ID

Severity

Score

Technologies

Component name

CISA KEV exploit

Has fix

Published date

CVE-2026-44171HIGH7.8
  • MariaDB Server logoMariaDB Server
  • mariadb-11.4
NoYesJun 12, 2026
CVE-2026-48165HIGH7.2
  • MariaDB Server logoMariaDB Server
  • mariadb
NoYesJun 12, 2026
CVE-2026-48163HIGH7.2
  • MariaDB Server logoMariaDB Server
  • mariadb11.8-rocksdb-engine
NoYesJun 12, 2026
CVE-2026-44172MEDIUM6.9
  • MariaDB Server logoMariaDB Server
  • mariadb11.8-debugsource
NoYesJun 12, 2026
CVE-2026-44173MEDIUM5.3
  • MariaDB Server logoMariaDB Server
  • mariadb11.8-sphinx-engine
NoYesJun 12, 2026

Free Vulnerability Assessment

Benchmark your Cloud Security Posture

Evaluate your cloud security practices across 9 security domains to benchmark your risk level and identify gaps in your defenses.

Request assessment

Get a personalized demo

Ready to see Wiz in action?

"Best User Experience I have ever seen, provides full visibility to cloud workloads."
David EstlickCISO
"Wiz provides a single pane of glass to see what is going on in our cloud environments."
Adam FletcherChief Security Officer
"We know that if Wiz identifies something as critical, it actually is."
Greg PoniatowskiHead of Threat and Vulnerability Management