CVE-2022-38221

Name: CVE-2022-38221
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-08-15T11:21:42.997+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.48%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-38221 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A buffer overflow in the FTcpListener thread in The Isle Evrima (the dedicated server on Windows and Linux) 0.9.88.07 before 2022-08-12 allows a remote attacker to crash any server with an accessible RCON port, or possibly execute arbitrary code.. EPSS estimates a 1.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A buffer overflow in the FTcpListener thread in The Isle Evrima (the dedicated server on Windows and Linux) 0.9.88.07 before 2022-08-12 allows a remote attacker to crash any server with an accessible RCON port, or possibly execute arbitrary code.

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

1.48%

70.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-120

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
The Isle Evrima Project	The Isle Evrima	< 2022-08-12

References

https://takethebait.net/discovering-a-buffer-overflow-in-the-isle-evrima-dedicated-server/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://takethebait.net/discovering-a-buffer-overflow-in-the-isle-evrima-dedicated-server/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 15, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-38221?

How severe is CVE-2022-38221?

CVE-2022-38221 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-38221?

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