CVE-2022-22278

Description

A vulnerability in SonicOS CFS (Content filtering service) returns a large 403 forbidden HTTP response message to the source address when users try to access prohibited resource this allows an attacker to cause HTTP Denial of Service (DoS) attack

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.26%
Vendor Advisory sonicwall.com
Affected: SonicWall SonicOS
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://psirt.global.sonicwall.com/vuln-detail/SNWLID-2022-0004 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-22278?
CVE-2022-22278 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-22278?
To fix CVE-2022-22278, 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-2022-22278 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-22278 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-2022-22278?
CVE-2022-22278 affects SonicWall SonicOS.
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