CVE-2022-24702

Name: CVE-2022-24702
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-06-02T14:15:37.513+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 5.56%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-24702 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in WinAPRS 2.9.0. A buffer overflow in the VHF KISS TNC component allows a remote attacker to achieve remote code execution via malicious AX.25 packets over the air. EPSS estimates a 5.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in WinAPRS 2.9.0. A buffer overflow in the VHF KISS TNC component allows a remote attacker to achieve remote code execution via malicious AX.25 packets over the air. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer

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

5.56%

91.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-120

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Winaprs	Winaprs	2.9.0

References

https://github.com/Coalfire-Research/WinAPRS-ExploitsExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=31571476Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://winaprs.com/Vendor Advisory
https://www.coalfire.com/the-coalfire-blog/hacking-ham-radio-winaprs-part1Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/Coalfire-Research/WinAPRS-ExploitsExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=31571476Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://winaprs.com/Vendor Advisory
https://www.coalfire.com/the-coalfire-blog/hacking-ham-radio-winaprs-part1Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 2, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-24702?

How severe is CVE-2022-24702?

CVE-2022-24702 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 5.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-24702?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST