CVE-2022-36660 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 7 Sep 2022 Updated 17 Jun 2025

A stack buffer overflow in the xhyve hypervisor allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2022-36660?

CVE-2022-36660 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 Sep 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

xhyve commit dfbe09b was discovered to contain a stack buffer overflow via the component pci_vtrnd_notify().

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-36660?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Xhyve Project Xhyve.

How do I fix CVE-2022-36660?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-36660 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2022-36660 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-36660 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-vf3m-524r-w2p9.