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CVE-2022-22265

Samsung Mobile Devices Use-After-Free

5.0 MEDIUMActively exploited (CISA KEV)EPSS 0.39%
  1. Published10 Jan 2022
  2. Added to CISA KEV18 Sept 2023
  3. Remediation due9 Oct 2023
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

Samsung devices with selected Exynos chipsets contain a use-after-free vulnerability that allows malicious memory write and code execution.

Added to KEV: 18 Sept 2023Federal remediation due: 9 Oct 2023

Description

An improper check or handling of exceptional conditions in NPU driver prior to SMR Jan-2022 Release 1 allows arbitrary memory write and code execution.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorLocal
Attack complexityHigh
Privileges requiredLow
User interactionRequired
ScopeChanged
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityLow
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L

Affected products

Google Android10.0 · 11.0 · 12.0 · 9.0

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2022-22265 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2022-22265 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 18 Sept 2023.

How severe is CVE-2022-22265?

CVE-2022-22265 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.0, rated medium. EPSS estimates a 0.39% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2022-22265?

Affected products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2022-22265?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

How Secuno handles this

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.