CVE-2022-25822
Description
An use after free vulnerability in sdp driver prior to SMR Mar-2022 Release 1 allows kernel crash.
AI Insight
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A use-after-free vulnerability in Samsung's sdp driver allows a local attacker to cause a kernel crash.
Vulnerability
A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the sdp (Samsung DeX Platform) driver of Samsung mobile devices. The flaw can be triggered under certain conditions, leading to a kernel crash. Affected versions include those prior to the SMR Mar-2022 Release 1 security update.
Exploitation
An attacker with local access to the device can exploit this vulnerability by triggering a use-after-free condition in the sdp driver. No additional authentication or user interaction beyond local access is required. The exact sequence of steps is not publicly detailed.
Impact
Successful exploitation results in a kernel crash, causing a denial of service (DoS) condition. The vulnerability does not appear to allow arbitrary code execution or privilege escalation based on the available description.
Mitigation
Samsung addressed this vulnerability in the SMR Mar-2022 Release 1 security update, released in March 2022 [1]. Users should apply the latest firmware update to mitigate the risk. No workarounds are documented.
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Affected products
2- Range: < SMR Mar-2022 Release 1
- Range: Select Q(10), R(11), S(12) devices with Exynos and Qualcomm chipsets
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
Vulnerability mechanics
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References
1- security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsbmitrex_refsource_MISC
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