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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2022-36856
CVE-2022-36856:
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
Improper access control vulnerability in Telecom application prior to SMR Sep-2022 Release 1 allows attacker to start emergency calls via undefined permission (Samsung Mobile Security).
Technical details
The vulnerability (CVE-2022-36856) is classified as a moderate severity issue affecting Samsung mobile devices running Android versions Q(10), R(11), S(12), and T(13). The vulnerability was reported on September 16, 2022, and was privately disclosed. The issue stems from improper permission implementation in the Telecom application (Samsung Mobile Security).
Impact
The vulnerability allows unauthorized users to initiate emergency calls through the Telecom application due to undefined permissions, potentially leading to misuse of emergency services (Samsung Mobile Security).
Mitigation and workarounds
Samsung addressed this vulnerability in the September 2022 Security Maintenance Release (SMR). The patch adds proper permission controls in the Telecom application to prevent unauthorized access. Users should update their devices to SMR Sep-2022 Release 1 or later to protect against this vulnerability (Samsung Mobile Security).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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