Vulnerability Description
There is a NULL pointer dereference in aes256_encrypt in Samsung mTower through 0.3.0 due to a missing check on the return value of EVP_CIPHER_CTX_new.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Samsung | Mtower | <= 0.3.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/Samsung/mTower/blob/18f4b592a8a973ce5972f4e2658ea0f6e3686284/ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/Samsung/mTower/issues/75ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://www.openssl.org/docs/manmaster/man3/EVP_CIPHER_CTX_new.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/Samsung/mTower/blob/18f4b592a8a973ce5972f4e2658ea0f6e3686284/ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/Samsung/mTower/issues/75ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://www.openssl.org/docs/manmaster/man3/EVP_CIPHER_CTX_new.htmlThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-39829?
CVE-2022-39829 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). There is a NULL pointer dereference in aes256_encrypt in Samsung mTower through 0.3.0 due to a missing check on the return value of EVP_CIPHER_CTX_new.
How severe is CVE-2022-39829?
CVE-2022-39829 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-39829?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Samsung Mtower.