How severe is CVE-2022-39837?

CVE-2022-39837 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-39837 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-39837?

CVE-2022-39837 affects Genivi Diagnostic Log And Trace. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-39837?

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

When was CVE-2022-39837 published?

CVE-2022-39837 was published on 2022-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-39837

CVE-2022-39837 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Genivi Diagnostic Log And Trace with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-476.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (34th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-476
Affected product: Genivi Diagnostic Log And Trace
Published: 2022-10-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in Connected Vehicle Systems Alliance (COVESA) dlt-daemon through 2.18.8. Due to a faulty DLT file parser, a crafted DLT file that crashes the process can be created. This is due to missing validation checks. There is a NULL pointer dereference,

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-39837?: An issue was discovered in Connected Vehicle Systems Alliance (COVESA) dlt-daemon through 2.18.8. Due to a faulty DLT file parser, a crafted DLT file that crashes the process can be created. This is due to missing validation checks. There is a NULL pointer dereference,
How severe is CVE-2022-39837?: CVE-2022-39837 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-39837 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-39837?: CVE-2022-39837 affects Genivi Diagnostic Log And Trace. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-39837?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-39837 published?: CVE-2022-39837 was published on 2022-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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