PatchTheCVECVE-2022-35217: The NHI card’s web service component has a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability due to insufficient valid
CVE-2022-35217 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting health insurance web service component. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The NHI card’s web service component has a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability due to insufficient validation for network packet header length. A local area network attacker with general user privilege can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code, manipulate system command or disrupt service.
Why this priority
- High severity
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.8 (High) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.2% (top 86%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-787 |
| Published | 2022-08-02 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2022-35217?
health insurance web service component: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2022-35217 being exploited?
CVE-2022-35217 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-2022-35217 affect?
CVE-2022-35217 affects health insurance web service component. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). The NHI card’s web service component has a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability due to insufficient validation for network packet header length. A local area network attacker with general user privilege can exploit this vulnerability t
How urgent is CVE-2022-35217?
Priority 31/100. High severity
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