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CVE-2022-32650:
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
In mtk-isp, there is a possible use after free vulnerability due to a logic error in MediaTek chipsets. This vulnerability was assigned CVE-2022-32650 and was disclosed in January 2023. The vulnerability affects MediaTek chipsets MT6879, MT6895, and MT6983 running Android versions 12.0 and 13.0 (MediaTek Bulletin).
Technical details
The vulnerability is classified as a medium severity issue and is related to incorrect calculation of buffer size (CWE-131) in the mtk-isp component. The vulnerability stems from a logic error that could potentially lead to a use-after-free condition in the system (MediaTek Bulletin).
Impact
If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. The vulnerability requires no user interaction for exploitation (MediaTek Bulletin).
Mitigation and workarounds
MediaTek has notified device OEMs of this issue and provided corresponding security patches. The vulnerability was disclosed in January 2023, with OEMs having been notified at least two months prior to publication (MediaTek Bulletin).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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