PatchTheCVECVE-2022-38161: The Gumstix Overo SBC on the VSKS board through 2022-08-09, as used on the Orlan-10 and other platforms, allow
CVE-2022-38161 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting overo sbc. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Gumstix Overo SBC on the VSKS board through 2022-08-09, as used on the Orlan-10 and other platforms, allows unrestricted remapping of the NOR flash memory containing the bitstream for the FPGA.
Why this priority
- High severity
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.5 (High) |
| Attack vector | Adjacent network |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.6% (top 50%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-119 |
| Published | 2022-08-11 |
| 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-2022-38161?
overo sbc: upgrade to newer than 2022-08-09. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2022-38161 being exploited?
CVE-2022-38161 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-2022-38161 affect?
CVE-2022-38161 affects overo sbc. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The Gumstix Overo SBC on the VSKS board through 2022-08-09, as used on the Orlan-10 and other platforms, allows unrestricted remapping of the NOR flash memory containing the bitstream for the FPGA.
How urgent is CVE-2022-38161?
Priority 39/100. High severity