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CVE-2022-48455:
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
CVE-2022-48455 is a vulnerability discovered in the WiFi service component affecting Android devices. The vulnerability was disclosed on April 13, 2023, and was assigned by Unisoc (Shanghai) Technologies Co., Ltd. The issue affects Android versions 11 to 14 without the latest security patch (CERT-FR).
Technical details
The vulnerability is characterized by a possible out-of-bounds write condition that occurs due to a missing bounds check in the WiFi service component (CVE-MITRE). This type of vulnerability typically occurs when the software fails to verify that data being written stays within the intended boundaries of the buffer.
Impact
The vulnerability can lead to local denial of service on affected devices, with no additional execution privileges needed for exploitation (CVE-MITRE).
Mitigation and workarounds
The vulnerability has been addressed in the Android December 2023 security patch. Users are advised to update their Android devices to the latest security patch level to mitigate this vulnerability (CERT-FR).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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