CVE-2022-39880
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

CVE-2022-39880 is an improper input validation vulnerability discovered in DualOutFocusViewer application prior to SMR Nov-2022 Release 1. The vulnerability affects Samsung mobile devices running Android versions 11 (R) and 12 (S). It was reported on March 26, 2022, and was disclosed privately to Samsung (Samsung Advisory).

Technical details

The vulnerability is classified as a high severity issue with a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH) according to NVD's assessment (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H). Samsung Mobile's assessment gives it a slightly lower CVSS score of 7.1 (HIGH) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-20 (Improper Input Validation) (NVD).

Impact

The vulnerability allows local attackers to perform arbitrary code execution on affected devices. This could potentially lead to complete compromise of the affected component, with high impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability according to the CVSS metrics (NVD).

Mitigation and workarounds

Samsung addressed this vulnerability in the SMR Nov-2022 Release 1 security update by deleting the related vulnerable code to prevent arbitrary code execution. Users should update their devices to the latest security patch level to protect against this vulnerability (Samsung Advisory).

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