Vulnerability Details : CVE-2022-22268
Incorrect implementation of Knox Guard prior to SMR Jan-2022 Release 1 allows physically proximate attackers to temporary unlock the Knox Guard via Samsung DeX mode.
Vulnerability category: BypassGain privilege
Products affected by CVE-2022-22268
- cpe:2.3:o:google:android:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:google:android:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:google:android:11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:google:android:12.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2022-22268
0.02%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 3 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2022-22268
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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3.6
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LOW | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N |
3.9
|
4.9
|
NIST | |
|
6.1
|
MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N |
0.9
|
5.2
|
Samsung Mobile | |
|
6.1
|
MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N |
0.9
|
5.2
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2022-22268
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The product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.Assigned by: mobile.security@samsung.com (Secondary)
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The product makes files or directories accessible to unauthorized actors, even though they should not be.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2022-22268
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https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2022&month=1
Security Updates Firmware Updates | Samsung Mobile SecurityVendor Advisory
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