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CVE-2022-40224

7.5 · HIGH

A denial of service vulnerability exists in the web server functionality of Moxa SDS-3008 Series Industrial Ethernet Switch 2.1.

Published Feb 7, 2023CWE-410EPSS 64.69%

Overview

CVE-2022-40224 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on February 7, 2023 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

A denial of service vulnerability exists in the web server functionality of Moxa SDS-3008 Series Industrial Ethernet Switch 2.1. A specially-crafted HTTP message header can lead to denial of service. An attacker can send an HTTP request to trigger this vulnerability.

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-2022-40224?

CVE-2022-40224 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on February 7, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2022-40224?

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-2022-40224?

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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