CVE-2022-23998

Name: CVE-2022-23998
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-02-11T18:15:12.097+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.58%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-23998 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper access control vulnerability in Camera prior to versions 11.1.02.16 in Android R(11), 10.5.03.77 in Android Q(10) and 9.0.6.68 in Android P(9) allows untrusted applications to take a picture in screenlock status.. EPSS estimates a 0.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper access control vulnerability in Camera prior to versions 11.1.02.16 in Android R(11), 10.5.03.77 in Android Q(10) and 9.0.6.68 in Android P(9) allows untrusted applications to take a picture in screenlock status.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.58%

43.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Samsung	Camera	< 11.1.02.16
Samsung	Camera	< 10.5.03.77
Samsung	Camera	< 9.0.6.68

References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2022&month=2Vendor Advisory
https://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2022&month=2Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 11, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-23998?

How severe is CVE-2022-23998?

CVE-2022-23998 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.58% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-23998?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST