CVE-2022-20688

Description

A vulnerability in the Cisco Discovery Protocol functionality of Cisco ATA 190 Series Analog Telephone Adapter firmware could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on an affected device and cause Cisco Discovery Protocol service to restart. This vulnerability is due to missing length validation of certain Cisco Discovery Protocol packet header fields. An attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities by sending a malicious Cisco Discovery Protocol packet to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute code on the affected device and cause Cisco Discovery Protocol to restart unexpectedly, resulting in a DoS condition.

Categories

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.05%
Affected: Cisco Cisco Analog Telephone Adaptor (ATA) Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-20688?
CVE-2022-20688 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-20688?
To fix CVE-2022-20688, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-20688 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-20688 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-20688?
CVE-2022-20688 affects Cisco Cisco Analog Telephone Adaptor (ATA) Software.
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