CVE-2022-36661
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.72%
Last modified
CVE-2022-36661 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. xhyve commit dfbe09b was discovered to contain a NULL pointer dereference via the component vi_pci_read(). This vulnerability allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 0.72% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
xhyve commit dfbe09b was discovered to contain a NULL pointer dereference via the component vi_pci_read(). This vulnerability allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service via unspecified vectors.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Xhyve Project | Xhyve | 2021-10-02 |
References
- https://awxylitol.github.io/2022/07/21/disclose-three-bugs-in-xhyve.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://awxylitol.github.io/2022/07/21/disclose-three-bugs-in-xhyve.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-36661?
xhyve commit dfbe09b was discovered to contain a NULL pointer dereference via the component vi_pci_read(). This vulnerability allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2022-36661?
CVE-2022-36661 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.72% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-36661?
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-2022-36661?
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