CVE-2022-32961

Name: CVE-2022-32961
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-07-20T02:15:07.903+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.8/10EPSS 0.22%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-32961 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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 token information. An unauthenticated physical attacker can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code, manipulate system data or terminate service.. EPSS estimates a 0.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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 token information. An unauthenticated physical attacker can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code, manipulate system data or terminate service.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.22%

12.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Hinet	Hicos Natural Person Credential Component Client	3.0.3.30306
Hinet	Hicos Natural Person Credential Component Client	3.0.3.30404
Hinet	Hicos Natural Person Credential Component Client	3.1.0.00002

References

https://www.twcert.org.tw/tw/cp-132-6292-fb267-1.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://www.twcert.org.tw/tw/cp-132-6292-fb267-1.htmlThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 20, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-32961?

How severe is CVE-2022-32961?

CVE-2022-32961 has a CVSS score of 6.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-32961?

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Source: NVD / NIST