CVE-2022-22265: Samsung Mobile Devices Use-After-Free Vulnerability
First published: Fri Jan 07 2022(Updated: )
An improper check or handling of exceptional conditions in NPU driver prior to SMR Jan-2022 Release 1 allows arbitrary memory write and code execution.
Credit: mobile.security@samsung.com mobile.security@samsung.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Google Android | =9.0 | |
| Google Android | =10.0 | |
| Google Android | =11.0 | |
| Google Android | =12.0 | |
| Samsung Exynos | ||
| Samsung mobile devices | ||
| All of | ||
| Any of | ||
| Google Android | =9.0 | |
| Google Android | =10.0 | |
| Google Android | =11.0 | |
| Google Android | =12.0 | |
| Samsung Exynos | ||
| All of | ||
| Any of | ||
| =9.0 | ||
| =10.0 | ||
| =11.0 | ||
| =12.0 | ||
Remedy
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-22265?
CVE-2022-22265 is a use-after-free vulnerability found in Samsung mobile devices with selected Exynos chipsets.
How does CVE-2022-22265 affect Samsung mobile devices?
CVE-2022-22265 allows for malicious memory write and code execution on Samsung mobile devices with selected Exynos chipsets.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-22265?
The severity of CVE-2022-22265 is not available.
How can I fix CVE-2022-22265?
To fix CVE-2022-22265, it is recommended to install the security update provided by Samsung.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-22265?
You can find more information about CVE-2022-22265 on the Samsung Mobile Security Updates website.
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