CVE-2022-23748
CVE-2022-23748 is a high-severity vulnerability in Audinate Dante Application Library with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming it has been exploited in the wild (added 2025-02-06). The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-426.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 9% (95th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Yes — listed in CISA KEV (added 2025-02-06)
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2022-28684
- EU exploitation: Flagged exploited in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (since 2025-02-06)
- Weakness: CWE-426
- Affected product: Audinate Dante Application Library
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
mDNSResponder.exe is vulnerable to DLL Sideloading attack. Executable improperly specifies how to load the DLL, from which folder and under what conditions. In these scenarios, a malicious attacker could be using the valid and legitimate executable to load malicious files.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-23748?
- mDNSResponder.exe is vulnerable to DLL Sideloading attack. Executable improperly specifies how to load the DLL, from which folder and under what conditions. In these scenarios, a malicious attacker could be using the valid and legitimate executable to load malicious files.
- How severe is CVE-2022-23748?
- CVE-2022-23748 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2022-23748 being actively exploited?
- Yes. CVE-2022-23748 is on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added on 2025-02-06, which means active exploitation has been confirmed. It should be prioritised for remediation.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-23748?
- CVE-2022-23748 affects Audinate Dante Application Library. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-23748?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Because this CVE is known to be actively exploited, treat remediation as urgent — CISA KEV typically sets a short remediation deadline.
- Does CVE-2022-23748 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2022-23748 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2022-28684. It is also flagged as exploited in the EUVD (since 2025-02-06).
- When was CVE-2022-23748 published?
- CVE-2022-23748 was published on 2022-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://cpr-zero.checkpoint.com/vulns/cprid-2193/%2C
- https://www.audinate.com/learning/faqs/audinate-response-to-dante-discovery-mdnsresponder-exe-security-issue-cve-2022-23748
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2022-23748
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:audinate:dante_application_library:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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