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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).

Exploitability

The vulnerability requires System execution privileges to be exploited. No user interaction is needed for exploitation. The vulnerability affects specific MediaTek chipsets including MT6853T, MT6873, MT6875, MT6877, MT6883, MT6885, MT6889, MT6891, and MT6893 (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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