Vulnerability Details : CVE-2012-6422
The kernel in Samsung Galaxy S2, Galaxy Note 2, MEIZU MX, and possibly other Android devices, when running an Exynos 4210 or 4412 processor, uses weak permissions (0666) for /dev/exynos-mem, which allows attackers to read or write arbitrary physical memory and gain privileges via a crafted application, as demonstrated by ExynosAbuse.
Products affected by CVE-2012-6422
- cpe:2.3:h:samsung:galaxy_s2:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:samsung:galaxy_note_2:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:meizu:mx:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2012-6422
0.28%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 69 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2012-6422
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
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9.3
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HIGH | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
8.6
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10.0
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2012-6422
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Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2012-6422
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http://arstechnica.com/security/2012/12/developer-warns-of-critical-vulnerability-in-many-samsung-smartphones/
Developer warns of critical vulnerability in many Samsung smartphones | Ars Technica
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http://www.securityweek.com/new-vulnerability-exposed-samsungs-android-devices
New Vulnerability Exposed In Samsung's Android Devices | SecurityWeek.Com
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35469999
[ROOT][SECURITY] Root exploit on Exynos | Samsung Galaxy Note II GT-N7100, N7105Exploit
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http://project-voodoo.org/articles/instant-fix-app-for-exynos-mem-abuse-vulnerability-no-root-required-reversible
Instant fix app for Exynos Mem Abuse vulnerability, no root required, reversible | Project Voodoo
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2051290
[SECURITY] Vulnerability workaround for Exyn… | Android Development and Hacking
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http://www.sammobile.com/2012/12/16/major-vulnerability-found-on-exynos-4-devices/
Major vulnerability found in Exynos 4210 and Exynos 4412 devices - SamMobile - SamMobile
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