CVE-2022-27571

Name: CVE-2022-27571
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-04-11T20:15:21.703+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.27%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-27571 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in sheifd_get_info_image function in libsimba library prior to SMR Apr-2022 Release 1 allows code execution by remote attacker.. EPSS estimates a 1.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in sheifd_get_info_image function in libsimba library prior to SMR Apr-2022 Release 1 allows code execution by remote attacker.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.27%

66.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	10.0
Google	Android	11.0
Google	Android	12.0

References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2022&month=4Vendor Advisory
https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2022&month=4Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-27571?

Heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in sheifd_get_info_image function in libsimba library prior to SMR Apr-2022 Release 1 allows code execution by remote attacker.

How severe is CVE-2022-27571?

CVE-2022-27571 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-27571?

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