How severe is CVE-2022-23937?

CVE-2022-23937 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium 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 low.

Is CVE-2022-23937 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-23937?

CVE-2022-23937 primarily affects Windriver Vxworks. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-23937?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2022-23937 published?

CVE-2022-23937 was published on 2022-03-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-23937

CVE-2022-23937 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Windriver Vxworks with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-125.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (58th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-125
Affected product: Windriver Vxworks
Published: 2022-03-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Wind River VxWorks 6.9 and 7, a specific crafted packet may lead to an out-of-bounds read during an IKE initial exchange scenario.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-23937?: In Wind River VxWorks 6.9 and 7, a specific crafted packet may lead to an out-of-bounds read during an IKE initial exchange scenario.
How severe is CVE-2022-23937?: CVE-2022-23937 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium 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 low.
Is CVE-2022-23937 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-23937?: CVE-2022-23937 primarily affects Windriver Vxworks. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-23937?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-23937 published?: CVE-2022-23937 was published on 2022-03-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:windriver:vxworks:6.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:windriver:vxworks:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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