CVE-2022-26098
Description
Heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in sheifd_create function of libsimba library prior to SMR Apr-2022 Release 1 allows code execution by remote attackers.
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Heap-based buffer overflow in libsimba's sheifd_create function allows remote code execution on Samsung mobile devices prior to April 2022 security update.
Vulnerability
Heap-based buffer overflow in the sheifd_create function of the libsimba library in Samsung mobile devices. Affected versions are those prior to the SMR Apr-2022 Release 1. The vulnerability is triggered when processing a specially crafted input, leading to memory corruption.
Exploitation
An attacker can exploit this remotely without authentication by sending a malicious input to the vulnerable function. No user interaction required. The attacker needs network access to the device.
Impact
Successful exploitation allows arbitrary code execution in the context of the affected process, potentially leading to full device compromise. The vulnerability has a high severity.
Mitigation
Fixed in Samsung's Security Maintenance Release (SMR) for April 2022 (SMR Apr-2022 Release 1) [1]. Users should update their devices to the latest firmware. No workaround available.
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Affected products
2- Range: < SMR Apr-2022 Release 1
- Range: Q(10), R(11), S(12)
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
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References
1- security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsbmitrex_refsource_MISC
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