CVE-2022-23822: Medium severity xilinx zynq-7000 series firmware vulnerability

Published Apr 27, 2022
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Updated

In this physical attack, an attacker may potentially exploit the Zynq-7000 SoC First Stage Boot Loader (FSBL) by bypassing authentication and loading a malicious image onto the device. This in turn may further allow the attacker to perform additional attacks such as such as using the device as a decryption oracle. An anticipated mitigation via a 2022.1 patch will resolve the issue.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Xilinx Zynq-7000s Firmware<2022.1
Xilinx Zynq-7000s
Xilinx Zynq-7000 Firmware<2022.1
Xilinx Zynq-7000

Event History

Apr 27, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:06 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:06 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-23822?

The severity of CVE-2022-23822 is high due to the potential for an attacker to bypass authentication and load malicious firmware.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-23822?

To fix CVE-2022-23822, update the Xilinx Zynq-7000 Firmware to version 2022.1 or later.

3

What devices are affected by CVE-2022-23822?

CVE-2022-23822 affects the Xilinx Zynq-7000 and Zynq-7000s devices' First Stage Boot Loader firmware versions prior to 2022.1.

4

What type of attack is possible with CVE-2022-23822?

CVE-2022-23822 allows an attacker to execute a physical attack by loading a malicious image onto the device.

5

Is authentication bypass a concern in CVE-2022-23822?

Yes, CVE-2022-23822 involves an authentication bypass that permits unauthorized access to the device.

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