CVE-2022-40760: Buffer Overflow

Published Sep 16, 2022
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Updated

A Buffer Access with Incorrect Length Value vulnerablity in the TEEMACUpdate function in Samsung mTower through 0.3.0 allows a trusted application to trigger a Denial of Service (DoS) by invoking the function TEEMACUpdate with an excessive size value of chunkSize.

Affected Software

1 affected component
samsung mTower<=0.3.0

Event History

Sep 16, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:36 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:36 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-40760?

CVE-2022-40760 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause Denial of Service.

2

How does CVE-2022-40760 exploit the TEE_MACUpdate function?

CVE-2022-40760 allows a trusted application to trigger a Denial of Service by invoking TEE_MACUpdate with an excessively large chunkSize.

3

Is there a patch available for CVE-2022-40760?

Yes, a patch is available that addresses CVE-2022-40760 by validating the length value before processing the chunk.

4

Which versions of Samsung mTower are affected by CVE-2022-40760?

CVE-2022-40760 affects Samsung mTower versions up to and including 0.3.0.

5

What mitigation strategies can be employed for CVE-2022-40760?

Mitigation strategies for CVE-2022-40760 include updating to the latest version of Samsung mTower and ensuring proper input validation in applications.

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