CVE-2022-36522

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.07%

Last modified

CVE-2022-36522 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Mikrotik RouterOs through stable v6.48.3 was discovered to contain an assertion failure in the component /advanced-tools/nova/bin/netwatch. This vulnerability allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted packet.. EPSS estimates a 1.07% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Mikrotik RouterOs through stable v6.48.3 was discovered to contain an assertion failure in the component /advanced-tools/nova/bin/netwatch. This vulnerability allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted packet.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability
1.07%

60.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MikrotikRouteros<= 6.48.3

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-36522?
Mikrotik RouterOs through stable v6.48.3 was discovered to contain an assertion failure in the component /advanced-tools/nova/bin/netwatch. This vulnerability allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted packet.
How severe is CVE-2022-36522?
CVE-2022-36522 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.07% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-36522?
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