CVE-2022-37035
CVE-2022-37035 is a high-severity vulnerability in Frrouting with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-362.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-362
- Affected product: Frrouting
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An issue was discovered in bgpd in FRRouting (FRR) 8.3. In bgp_notify_send_with_data() and bgp_process_packet() in bgp_packet.c, there is a possible use-after-free due to a race condition. This could lead to Remote Code Execution or Information Disclosure by sending crafted BGP packets. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-37035?
- An issue was discovered in bgpd in FRRouting (FRR) 8.3. In bgp_notify_send_with_data() and bgp_process_packet() in bgp_packet.c, there is a possible use-after-free due to a race condition. This could lead to Remote Code Execution or Information Disclosure by sending crafted BGP packets. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
- How severe is CVE-2022-37035?
- CVE-2022-37035 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2022-37035 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-37035?
- CVE-2022-37035 affects Frrouting. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-37035?
- 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-2022-37035 published?
- CVE-2022-37035 was published on 2022-08-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TqYEcZbFeDTMKe2N4XRFwyAjw_mynIHfvzwbx1fmJj8/edit?usp=sharing
- https://github.com/FRRouting/frr/issues/11698
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/04/msg00019.html
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/09/msg00007.html
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:frrouting:frrouting:8.3:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
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