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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2022-23428
CVE-2022-23428:
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
An improper boundary check in eden_runtime hal service prior to SMR Feb-2022 Release 1 allows arbitrary memory write and code execution (NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability is classified as a buffer overflow issue (CWE-787) which is more specific than the initially reported CWE-120 classification. The vulnerability affects the eden_runtime hal service component and stems from improper boundary checking mechanisms (NVD CNA Status).
Impact
The vulnerability allows attackers to perform arbitrary memory write operations and execute malicious code on the affected system (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
The vulnerability was addressed in SMR Feb-2022 Release 1. Users should update their devices to this version or later to mitigate the risk (Samsung Mobile Security).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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