CVE-2022-22265 — MEDIUM (5.0)

Vulnerability Description

An improper check or handling of exceptional conditions in NPU driver prior to SMR Jan-2022 Release 1 allows arbitrary memory write and code execution.

CVSS Score

5.0

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

LOW

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	9.0
Samsung	Exynos	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-703

References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2022&month=1Vendor Advisory
https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2022&month=1Vendor Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2022-US Government Resource

FAQ

What is CVE-2022-22265?

CVE-2022-22265 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). An improper check or handling of exceptional conditions in NPU driver prior to SMR Jan-2022 Release 1 allows arbitrary memory write and code execution.

How severe is CVE-2022-22265?

CVE-2022-22265 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2022-22265?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android, Samsung Exynos.