CVE-2022-2971
CVE-2022-2971 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mz-automation Libiec61850 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6. 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-843.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.6)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-843
- Affected product: Mz-automation Libiec61850
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
MZ Automation's libIEC61850 (versions 1.4 and prior; version 1.5 prior to commit a3b04b7bc4872a5a39e5de3fdc5fbde52c09e10e) accesses a resource using an incompatible type, which could allow an attacker to crash the server with a malicious payload.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-2971?
- MZ Automation's libIEC61850 (versions 1.4 and prior; version 1.5 prior to commit a3b04b7bc4872a5a39e5de3fdc5fbde52c09e10e) accesses a resource using an incompatible type, which could allow an attacker to crash the server with a malicious payload.
- How severe is CVE-2022-2971?
- CVE-2022-2971 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, 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-2022-2971 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-2971?
- CVE-2022-2971 affects Mz-automation Libiec61850. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-2971?
- 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-2022-2971 published?
- CVE-2022-2971 was published on 2022-09-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:mz-automation:libiec61850:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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