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CVE-2022-47469:
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
CVE-2022-47469 is a vulnerability discovered in the ext4fsfilter driver that was disclosed in December 2022. The vulnerability stems from a possible out-of-bounds read due to a missing bounds check. This security flaw affects various Android devices running Android versions 10.0 and 11.0, as well as multiple Unisoc hardware platforms (NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 Base Score of 4.4 (Medium) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H. The vulnerability is classified as CWE-787 (Out-of-bounds Write). The attack requires local access and high privileges, with no user interaction needed (NVD).
Impact
The vulnerability could lead to a local denial of service when exploited successfully. System execution privileges are required for exploitation. The impact is primarily focused on system availability, with no direct impact on confidentiality or integrity (CVE).
Mitigation and workarounds
Affected users should apply the security updates provided by their device manufacturers. The vulnerability was addressed in the Android security bulletin (Vendor Advisory).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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