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CVE-2022-26448:
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
In apusys, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This vulnerability (CVE-2022-26448) affects MediaTek chipsets running Android 11.0 and 12.0. The vulnerability was disclosed in September 2022 (MediaTek Bulletin).
Technical details
The vulnerability is classified as a medium severity issue with a CWE-20 (Improper Input Validation) classification. The vulnerability exists in the apusys component and could lead to a local escalation of privilege when System execution privileges are present (MediaTek Bulletin).
Impact
This vulnerability could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation (MediaTek Bulletin).
Mitigation and workarounds
The vulnerability has been addressed in security patches provided by MediaTek. Device OEMs were notified of the issues and corresponding security patches at least two months before publication (MediaTek Bulletin).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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