CVE-2022-43606
CVSS v3
7.5
HIGH
EPSS Score
8.0 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
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SSVC status
Description
A use-of-uninitialized-pointer vulnerability exists in the Forward Open connection_management_entry functionality of EIP Stack Group OpENer development commit 58ee13c. A specially-crafted EtherNet/IP request can lead to use of a null pointer, causing the server to crash. An attacker can send a series of EtherNet/IP requests to trigger this vulnerability.
Technical details
- Published
- 2023-03-16
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2022-43606?
A use-of-uninitialized-pointer vulnerability exists in the Forward Open connection_management_entry functionality of EIP Stack Group OpENer development commit 58ee13c. A specially-crafted EtherNet/IP request can lead to use of a null pointer, causing the server to crash. An attacker can send a series of EtherNet/IP requests to trigger this vulnerability.
Is CVE-2022-43606 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2022-43606 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 8.0% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2022-43606?
CVE-2022-43606 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.5 (HIGH severity).
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