MEDIUM
CVE-2022-40480
NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: February 8, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
6.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Nordic Semiconductor, Microchip Technology NRF5340-DK DT100112 was discovered to contain an issue which allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted ConReq packet.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-40480 requires adjacent network access, limiting remote exploitation but still posing risk in shared or local network environments.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 6.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorAdjacent
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
microchip2 product(s)
dt100112 firmwaredt100112
nordicsemi2 product(s)
nrf5340-dk firmwarenrf5340-dk
Source: NVD CPE · 4 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Security advisories & exploits
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Official Patches & Advisories
ADVISORYhttps://blediff.github.io/
ADVISORYhttps://blediff.github.io/
All References (2)
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https://blediff.github.io/Technical Description · Vendor Advisory
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https://blediff.github.io/Technical Description · Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2022-40480
CVSS Score6.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessNVD-CWE-noinfo
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedFeb 8, 2023
Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-noinfo)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2022-40480 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.