NULL Pointer Dereference in Samsung Electronics mTower Affects Device Security
CVE-2022-36622

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Samsung
Status
Mtower
Vendor
CVE Published:
1 September 2022

Summary

The vulnerability in Samsung Electronics mTower, specifically in versions 0.3.0 and earlier, arises from a NULL pointer dereference found within the TEE_GetObjectInfo1 function. This flaw can be exploited to disrupt normal functionality, potentially leading to unauthorized access or negatively impacting the operational integrity of affected devices. Users and administrators are advised to assess their systems and implement recommendations from Samsung to mitigate these risks.

References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb
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https://github.com/Samsung/mTower
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https://github.com/Samsung/mTower/blob/18f4b592a8a973ce59...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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