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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2022-36848
CVE-2022-36848:
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
Improper Authorization vulnerability in setDualDARPolicyCmd prior to SMR Sep-2022 Release 1 allows local attackers to cause local permanent denial of service. This vulnerability was assigned CVE-2022-36848 and was disclosed in September 2022 (NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability is classified as an Improper Authorization issue (CWE-285) that affects the setDualDARPolicyCmd component. The vulnerability allows unauthorized access to system components that should require proper authorization controls (NVD CNA Status).
Impact
The vulnerability can lead to a local permanent denial of service condition when successfully exploited by local attackers (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
The vulnerability was addressed in the Samsung Mobile Security Maintenance Release (SMR) Sep-2022 Release 1. Users should update their devices to this or later security patch levels to mitigate the vulnerability (Samsung Mobile Security).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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