CVE-2022-39828
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.03%
Last modified
CVE-2022-39828 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. sign_pFwInfo in Samsung mTower through 0.3.0 has a missing check on the return value of EC_KEY_set_private_key, leading to a denial of service.. EPSS estimates a 1.03% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
sign_pFwInfo in Samsung mTower through 0.3.0 has a missing check on the return value of EC_KEY_set_private_key, leading to a denial of service.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Samsung | Mtower | <= 0.3.0 |
References
- https://github.com/Samsung/mTower/blob/18f4b592a8a973ce5972f4e2658ea0f6e3686284/tools/fwinfogen.c#L193Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/Samsung/mTower/issues/76Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.openssl.org/docs/manmaster/man3/EC_KEY_set_private_key.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/Samsung/mTower/blob/18f4b592a8a973ce5972f4e2658ea0f6e3686284/tools/fwinfogen.c#L193Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/Samsung/mTower/issues/76Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.openssl.org/docs/manmaster/man3/EC_KEY_set_private_key.htmlThird Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-39828?
sign_pFwInfo in Samsung mTower through 0.3.0 has a missing check on the return value of EC_KEY_set_private_key, leading to a denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2022-39828?
CVE-2022-39828 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.03% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-39828?
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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