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CVE-2022-43589

5.5 · MEDIUM
Published Nov 28, 2022 callback CWE-476 EPSS 0.33% (25th pctl)

Overview

CVE-2022-43589 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting callback cbfs_filter. It was published on November 28, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical Description

A null pointer dereference vulnerability exists in the handle_ioctl_8314C functionality of Callback technologies CBFS Filter 20.0.8317. A specially crafted I/O request packet (IRP) can lead to denial of service. An attacker can issue an ioctl to trigger this vulnerability.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from callback. Update cbfs_filter to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected Products

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-43589?

CVE-2022-43589 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting callback cbfs_filter. It was published on November 28, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2022-43589?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2022-43589?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from callback. Update cbfs_filter to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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