CVE-2022-1068
CVE-2022-1068 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Modbustools Modbus Slave with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-787.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (57th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Modbustools Modbus Slave
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Modbus Tools Modbus Slave (versions 7.4.2 and prior) is vulnerable to a stack-based buffer overflow in the registration field. This may cause the program to crash when a long character string is used.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-1068?
- Modbus Tools Modbus Slave (versions 7.4.2 and prior) is vulnerable to a stack-based buffer overflow in the registration field. This may cause the program to crash when a long character string is used.
- How severe is CVE-2022-1068?
- CVE-2022-1068 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2022-1068 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-1068?
- CVE-2022-1068 affects Modbustools Modbus Slave. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-1068?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2022-1068 published?
- CVE-2022-1068 was published on 2022-04-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:modbustools:modbus_slave:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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