CVE-2022-39902

Name: CVE-2022-39902
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-12-08T16:15:12.34+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.77%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-39902 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper authorization in Exynos baseband prior to SMR DEC-2022 Release 1 allows remote attacker to get sensitive information including IMEI via emergency call.. EPSS estimates a 0.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper authorization in Exynos baseband prior to SMR DEC-2022 Release 1 allows remote attacker to get sensitive information including IMEI via emergency call.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.77%

50.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-285

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Samsung	Exynos Firmware	All versions

References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2022&month=12Vendor Advisory
https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2022&month=12Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 8, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-39902?

Improper authorization in Exynos baseband prior to SMR DEC-2022 Release 1 allows remote attacker to get sensitive information including IMEI via emergency call.

How severe is CVE-2022-39902?

CVE-2022-39902 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.77% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-39902?

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