CVE-2022-43222

Name: CVE-2022-43222
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-11-01T14:15:15.053+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.84%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-43222 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. open5gs v2.4.11 was discovered to contain a memory leak in the component src/smf/pfcp-path.c. This vulnerability allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted PFCP packet.. EPSS estimates a 0.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

open5gs v2.4.11 was discovered to contain a memory leak in the component src/smf/pfcp-path.c. This vulnerability allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted PFCP packet.

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

0.84%

53.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Open5gs	Open5gs	2.4.11

References

https://github.com/ToughRunner/Open5gs_bugreport4Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/ToughRunner/Open5gs_bugreport4Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 1, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-43222?

open5gs v2.4.11 was discovered to contain a memory leak in the component src/smf/pfcp-path.c. This vulnerability allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted PFCP packet.

How severe is CVE-2022-43222?

CVE-2022-43222 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.84% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-43222?

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