How severe is CVE-2022-3724?

CVE-2022-3724 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2022-3724 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-3724?

CVE-2022-3724 affects Wireshark. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-3724?

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

When was CVE-2022-3724 published?

CVE-2022-3724 was published on 2022-12-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-3724

CVE-2022-3724 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wireshark with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3. 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-134.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-134
Affected product: Wireshark
Published: 2022-12-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Crash in the USB HID protocol dissector in Wireshark 3.6.0 to 3.6.8 allows denial of service via packet injection or crafted capture file on Windows

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-3724?: Crash in the USB HID protocol dissector in Wireshark 3.6.0 to 3.6.8 allows denial of service via packet injection or crafted capture file on Windows
How severe is CVE-2022-3724?: CVE-2022-3724 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2022-3724 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-3724?: CVE-2022-3724 affects Wireshark. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-3724?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-3724 published?: CVE-2022-3724 was published on 2022-12-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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