CVE-2022-0553: Possible to retrieve uncrypted firmware image
First published: Wed Jan 11 2023(Updated: )
There is no check to see if slot 0 is being uploaded from the device to the host. When using encrypted images this means the unencrypted firmware can be retrieved easily.
Credit: vulnerabilities@zephyrproject.org vulnerabilities@zephyrproject.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Zephyrproject Zephyr | <3.0.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2022-0553.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-0553?
The severity of CVE-2022-0553 is medium with a severity value of 4.6.
What is affected by CVE-2022-0553?
The Zephyr operating system versions up to 3.0.0 in the Zephyrproject Zephyr software are affected by CVE-2022-0553.
What is the impact of CVE-2022-0553?
The impact of CVE-2022-0553 is that unencrypted firmware can be easily retrieved when using encrypted images.
How can CVE-2022-0553 be fixed?
To fix CVE-2022-0553, a check should be added to ensure that slot 0 is not being uploaded from the device to the host when using encrypted images.
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