CVE-2022-38138

Name: CVE-2022-38138
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-10-11T21:15:13.71+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.76%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-38138 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The Triangle Microworks IEC 61850 Library (Any client or server using the C language library with a version number of 11.2.0 or earlier and any client or server using the C++, C#, or Java language library with a version number of 5.0.1 or earlier) and 60870-6 (ICCP/TASE.2) Library (Any client or server using a C++ language library with a version number of 4.4.3 or earlier) are vulnerable to access given to a small number of uninitialized pointers within their code. This could allow an attacker to target any client or server using the affected libraries to cause a denial-of-service condition.. EPSS estimates a 0.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Triangle Microworks IEC 61850 Library (Any client or server using the C language library with a version number of 11.2.0 or earlier and any client or server using the C++, C#, or Java language library with a version number of 5.0.1 or earlier) and 60870-6 (ICCP/TASE.2) Library (Any client or server using a C++ language library with a version number of 4.4.3 or earlier) are vulnerable to access given to a small number of uninitialized pointers within their code. This could allow an attacker to target any client or server using the affected libraries to cause a denial-of-service condition.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.76%

50.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Trianglemicroworks	Iec 60870-6 Software Library	All versions
Trianglemicroworks	Iec 61850 Software Library	All versions

References

https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-22-249-01Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-22-249-01Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Oct 11, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-38138?

How severe is CVE-2022-38138?

CVE-2022-38138 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-38138?

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Source: NVD / NIST