CVE-2022-23088

Name: CVE-2022-23088
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-02-15T05:15:09.44+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 3.62%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-23088 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The 802.11 beacon handling routine failed to validate the length of an IEEE 802.11s Mesh ID before copying it to a heap-allocated buffer. While a FreeBSD Wi-Fi client is in scanning mode (i.e., not associated with a SSID) a malicious beacon frame may overwrite kernel memory, leading to remote code execution.. EPSS estimates a 3.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The 802.11 beacon handling routine failed to validate the length of an IEEE 802.11s Mesh ID before copying it to a heap-allocated buffer. While a FreeBSD Wi-Fi client is in scanning mode (i.e., not associated with a SSID) a malicious beacon frame may overwrite kernel memory, leading to remote code execution.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

3.62%

88.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-94

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Freebsd	Freebsd	< 12.3	—
Freebsd	Freebsd	>= 12.4, < 13.0	—
Freebsd	Freebsd	12.3	P1
Freebsd	Freebsd	13.0	Beta1
Freebsd	Freebsd	13.1	B1-P1

References

https://security.freebsd.org/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-22:07.wifi_meshid.ascVendor Advisory
https://security.freebsd.org/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-22:07.wifi_meshid.ascVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 15, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-23088?

How severe is CVE-2022-23088?

CVE-2022-23088 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-23088?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2022-23088?

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Source: NVD / NIST