CVE-2022-36234: SimpleNetwork TCP Server commit 29bc615f0d9910eb2f59aa8dff1f54f0e3af4496 was discovered to contain a double fr

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEMITIGATE

CVE-2022-36234 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting simplenetwork. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SimpleNetwork TCP Server commit 29bc615f0d9910eb2f59aa8dff1f54f0e3af4496 was discovered to contain a double free vulnerability which is exploited via crafted TCP packets.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.9% (top 39%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-415
Published	2022-07-28
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: simplenetwork project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-07-28 23:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:53 UTCUpdated Record last modified

simplenetwork project simplenetwork 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 simplenetwork || rpm -q simplenetwork || simplenetwork --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

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

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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-2022-36234?

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

Is CVE-2022-36234 being exploited?

CVE-2022-36234 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-2022-36234 affect?

CVE-2022-36234 affects simplenetwork. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SimpleNetwork TCP Server commit 29bc615f0d9910eb2f59aa8dff1f54f0e3af4496 was discovered to contain a double free vulnerability which is exploited via crafted TCP packets.

How urgent is CVE-2022-36234?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

References

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