CVE-2022-23748

7.8 HIGH CISA KEV - Actively Exploited
Published: November 17, 2022 Modified: October 24, 2025
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Description

mDNSResponder.exe is vulnerable to DLL Sideloading attack. Executable improperly specifies how to load the DLL, from which folder and under what conditions. In these scenarios, a malicious attacker could be using the valid and legitimate executable to load malicious files.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://cpr-zero.checkpoint.com/vulns/cprid-2193/%2C
Source: cve@checkpoint.com
Broken Link
https://www.audinate.com/learning/faqs/audinate-response-to-dante-discovery-mdnsresponder-exe-security-issue-cve-2022-23748
Source: cve@checkpoint.com
Vendor Advisory
https://cpr-zero.checkpoint.com/vulns/cprid-2193/%2C
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Broken Link
https://www.audinate.com/learning/faqs/audinate-response-to-dante-discovery-mdnsresponder-exe-security-issue-cve-2022-23748
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2022-23748
Source: 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
US Government Resource

5 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
7.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
11.7%
94th percentile
Exploitation Status
Actively Exploited
Remediation due: 2025-02-27

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-114 CWE-426

Affected Vendors

audinate microsoft

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