CVE-2022-34637: CVA6 commit d315ddd0f1be27c1b3f27eb0b8daf471a952299a implements an incorrect exception type when an illegal vi

Routine

MEDIUM 5.5MITIGATE

CVE-2022-34637 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting cva6. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

CVA6 commit d315ddd0f1be27c1b3f27eb0b8daf471a952299a implements an incorrect exception type when an illegal virtual address is loaded.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 87%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-755
Published	2022-07-18
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: openhwgroup

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-07-18 23:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:50 UTCUpdated Record last modified

openhwgroup cva6 MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy cva6 || rpm -q cva6 || cva6 --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-34637?

cva6: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-34637 being exploited?

CVE-2022-34637 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2022-34637 affect?

CVE-2022-34637 affects cva6. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). CVA6 commit d315ddd0f1be27c1b3f27eb0b8daf471a952299a implements an incorrect exception type when an illegal virtual address is loaded.

How urgent is CVE-2022-34637?

Priority 27/100. Public exploit reference

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References

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