CVE-2022-44018
CVE-2022-44018 is a high-severity vulnerability in Softing Uatoolkit Embedded with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-476
- Affected product: Softing Uatoolkit Embedded
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
In Softing uaToolkit Embedded before 1.40.1, a malformed PubSub discovery announcement message can cause a NULL pointer dereference or out-of-bounds memory access in the subscriber application.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-44018?
- In Softing uaToolkit Embedded before 1.40.1, a malformed PubSub discovery announcement message can cause a NULL pointer dereference or out-of-bounds memory access in the subscriber application.
- How severe is CVE-2022-44018?
- CVE-2022-44018 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, 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-2022-44018 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-44018?
- CVE-2022-44018 affects Softing Uatoolkit Embedded. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-44018?
- 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-2022-44018 published?
- CVE-2022-44018 was published on 2023-01-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:softing:uatoolkit_embedded:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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