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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2022-26097
CVE-2022-26097:
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
A null pointer dereference vulnerability exists in the parserunknownproperty function within the libsimba library prior to SMR Apr-2022 Release 1. This vulnerability allows out-of-bounds write operations by remote attackers (NVD, Samsung Mobile).
Technical details
The vulnerability is classified as CWE-476 (Null Pointer Dereference) and affects the parserunknownproperty function in the libsimba library. The issue allows remote attackers to perform out-of-bounds write operations through null pointer dereferencing (NVD).
Impact
When exploited, this vulnerability could allow remote attackers to perform out-of-bounds write operations, potentially leading to code execution or system crashes (CISA).
Mitigation and workarounds
Samsung has addressed this vulnerability in the SMR Apr-2022 Release 1 security update. Users should update their devices to the latest available security patch to mitigate this issue (Samsung Mobile).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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