CVE-2022-32959 — MEDIUM (6.8)

Vulnerability Description

HiCOS’ client-side citizen digital certificate component has a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability when reading IC card due to insufficient parameter length validation for OS information. An unauthenticated physical attacker can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code, manipulate system data or terminate service.

CVSS Score

6.8

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

PHYSICAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Hinet	Hicos Natural Person Credential Component Client	3.0.3.30306

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-787

References

https://www.twcert.org.tw/tw/cp-132-6290-738fe-1.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://www.twcert.org.tw/tw/cp-132-6290-738fe-1.htmlThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2022-32959?

CVE-2022-32959 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). HiCOS’ client-side citizen digital certificate component has a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability when reading IC card due to insufficient parameter length validation for OS information. An una...

How severe is CVE-2022-32959?

CVE-2022-32959 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2022-32959?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Hinet Hicos Natural Person Credential Component Client.