CVE-2022-32619
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

CVE-2022-32619 is a high-severity vulnerability discovered in MediaTek's keyinstall component. The vulnerability was disclosed in December 2022 and affects multiple MediaTek chipsets running Android versions 10.0 through 13.0. This security flaw is characterized as a buffer overflow vulnerability due to an incorrect bounds check (MediaTek Bulletin).

Technical details

The vulnerability is classified as a Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow') vulnerability, identified as CWE-120. It received a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.7 (MEDIUM), with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. The flaw exists in the keyinstall component where an incorrect bounds check can lead to an out-of-bounds write condition (NVD).

Impact

The vulnerability can lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges. The exploitation does not require user interaction, making it particularly concerning for affected devices. The vulnerability affects a wide range of MediaTek chipsets, including MT6580, MT6731, MT6735, and many others across multiple Android versions (MediaTek Bulletin).

Mitigation and workarounds

MediaTek has addressed this vulnerability through security patches. Device OEMs were notified of the issues and corresponding security patches at least two months before the public disclosure. Users should ensure their devices are updated with the latest security patches provided by their device manufacturers (MediaTek Bulletin).

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