CVE-2017-5622: Medium severity OnePlus OxygenOS vulnerability
With OxygenOS before 4.0.3, when a charger is connected to a powered-off OnePlus 3 or 3T device, the platform starts with adbd enabled. Therefore, a malicious charger or a physical attacker can open up, without authorization, an ADB session with the device, in order to further exploit other vulnerabilities and/or exfiltrate sensitive information.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
OnePlus 3 / OnePlus 3T (OxygenOS)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 4.0.3
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-5622?
CVE-2017-5622 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized access to the device.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5622?
To fix CVE-2017-5622, update to OxygenOS version 4.0.3 or later as it contains the necessary security patches.
Who is affected by CVE-2017-5622?
CVE-2017-5622 affects OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T devices running OxygenOS versions prior to 4.0.3.
What is the risk associated with CVE-2017-5622?
The risk associated with CVE-2017-5622 is that an attacker can exploit the vulnerability through a malicious charger to gain unauthorized access to the device.
Can CVE-2017-5622 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2017-5622 requires physical access to the device or a malicious charger to be exploited.