CVE-2022-28785
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

Improper buffer size check logic in aviextractor library prior to SMR May-2022 Release 1 allows out of bounds read leading to possible temporary denial of service. The vulnerability was assigned CVE-2022-28785 and was discovered in early 2022, affecting Android versions 10.0, 11.0, and 12.0. The issue was addressed through a patch that adds buffer size check logic (Samsung Advisory).

Technical details

The vulnerability is classified as an Out-of-bounds Read (CWE-125) issue. According to the National Vulnerability Database, it received a CVSS v3.1 Base Score of 5.5 (Medium) from NIST with vector CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H, while Samsung Mobile assessed it with a Base Score of 4.0 (Medium) with vector CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N (NVD).

Impact

The vulnerability could lead to a temporary denial of service through out-of-bounds read operations. The impact is primarily focused on availability, with no direct impact on confidentiality or integrity of the system (NVD).

Mitigation and workarounds

The vulnerability was patched in the SMR May-2022 Release 1 through the addition of proper buffer size check logic. Users should update their devices to this version or later to mitigate the vulnerability (Samsung Advisory).

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