CVE-2022-39837: Null Pointer Dereference

Published Oct 24, 2022
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Updated

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,

Affected Software

1 affected component
GENIVI Diagnostic Log and Trace<=2.18.8

Event History

Oct 24, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Oct 25, 2022
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-39837?

CVE-2022-39837 is a vulnerability discovered in Connected Vehicle Systems Alliance (COVESA) dlt-daemon through version 2.18.8.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2022-39837?

CVE-2022-39837 has a severity rating of medium with a CVSS score of 5.5.

3

How does CVE-2022-39837 impact the affected software?

CVE-2022-39837 allows an attacker to create a crafted DLT file that crashes the process due to a faulty DLT file parser and missing validation checks, leading to a NULL pointer dereference.

4

Is there a fix available for CVE-2022-39837?

At the time of writing, there is no known fix or patch available for CVE-2022-39837. It is recommended to follow the vendor's advisory and apply any updates or mitigation measures as they become available.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-39837?

You can find more information about CVE-2022-39837 in the following references: [1] [2].

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