Vulnerability Description
Western Digital has identified a weakness in the UFS standard that could result in a security vulnerability. This vulnerability may exist in some systems where the Host boot ROM code implements the UFS Boot feature to boot from UFS compliant storage devices. The UFS Boot feature, as specified in the UFS standard, is provided by UFS devices to support platforms that need to download the system boot loader from external non-volatile storage locations. Several scenarios have been identified in which adversaries may disable the boot capability, or revert to an old boot loader code, if the host boot ROM code is improperly implemented. UFS Host Boot ROM implementers may be impacted by this vulnerability. UFS devices are only impacted when connected to a vulnerable UFS Host and are not independently impacted by this vulnerability. When present, the vulnerability is in the UFS Host implementation and is not a vulnerability in Western Digital UFS Devices. Western Digital has provided details of the vulnerability to the JEDEC standards body, multiple vendors of host processors, and software solutions providers.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Jedec | Universal Flash Storage | - |
| Westerndigital | Inand Eu311 Mobile Mc Ufs | - |
| Westerndigital | Inand Eu312 Automotive Xa At Ufs | - |
| Westerndigital | Inand Eu312 Industrial Ix Ufs | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://documents.westerndigital.com/content/dam/doc-library/en_us/assets/publicExploitTechnical DescriptionVendor Advisory
- https://www.westerndigital.com/support/product-security/wdc-23001-host-boot-rom-Vendor Advisory
- https://documents.westerndigital.com/content/dam/doc-library/en_us/assets/publicExploitTechnical DescriptionVendor Advisory
- https://www.westerndigital.com/support/product-security/wdc-23001-host-boot-rom-Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-23005?
CVE-2022-23005 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.7 (HIGH). Western Digital has identified a weakness in the UFS standard that could result in a security vulnerability. This vulnerability may exist in some systems where the Host boot ROM code implements the UF...
How severe is CVE-2022-23005?
CVE-2022-23005 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-23005?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Jedec Universal Flash Storage, Westerndigital Inand Eu311 Mobile Mc Ufs, Westerndigital Inand Eu312 Automotive Xa At Ufs, Westerndigital Inand Eu312 Industrial Ix Ufs.