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CVE-2022-24700

7.5 · HIGH

An issue was discovered in WinAPRS 2.9.0.

Published Jun 2, 2022CWE-120EPSS 1.74%

Overview

CVE-2022-24700 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on June 2, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

An issue was discovered in WinAPRS 2.9.0. A buffer overflow in DIGI address processing for VHF KISS packets allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a malicious AX.25 packet over the air. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-24700?

CVE-2022-24700 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on June 2, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2022-24700?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2022-24700?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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