How severe is CVE-2022-23098?

CVE-2022-23098 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-23098 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-23098?

CVE-2022-23098 primarily affects Intel Connman. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-23098?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-23098 published?

CVE-2022-23098 was published on 2022-01-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-23098

CVE-2022-23098 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Connman with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-835.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-835
Affected product: Intel Connman
Published: 2022-01-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in the DNS proxy in Connman through 1.40. The TCP server reply implementation has an infinite loop if no data is received.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-23098?: An issue was discovered in the DNS proxy in Connman through 1.40. The TCP server reply implementation has an infinite loop if no data is received.
How severe is CVE-2022-23098?: CVE-2022-23098 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-23098 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-23098?: CVE-2022-23098 primarily affects Intel Connman. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-23098?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-23098 published?: CVE-2022-23098 was published on 2022-01-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:intel:connman:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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