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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2022-33717
CVE-2022-33717:
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
A missing input validation before memory read in SEM TA prior to SMR Aug-2022 Release 1 allows local attackers to read out of bound memory (Samsung Mobile, NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability is classified as an out-of-bounds read issue (CWE-125) that affects the SEM TA component. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 4.4 (Medium) with the following vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. This indicates local access is required, low attack complexity, high privileges needed, no user interaction required, scope is unchanged, with high confidentiality impact but no impact to integrity or availability (NVD).
Impact
The vulnerability allows local attackers to read out of bound memory, potentially exposing sensitive information. The confidentiality impact is rated as high, though integrity and availability are not affected (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
The vulnerability was fixed in SMR Aug-2022 Release 1. Users should update their devices to this version or later to mitigate the issue (Samsung Mobile).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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