CVE-2022-33725 : What You Need to Know
Learn about CVE-2022-33725 affecting Samsung Mobile Devices. Find out the impact, affected versions, and mitigation steps for this vulnerability.
A vulnerability using PendingIntent in Knox VPN prior to SMR Aug-2022 Release 1 allows attackers to access content providers with system privilege.
Understanding CVE-2022-33725
This CVE affects Samsung Mobile Devices manufactured by Samsung Mobile. The vulnerability lies in the handling of PendingIntent in Knox VPN.
What is CVE-2022-33725?
The vulnerability in Knox VPN prior to SMR Aug-2022 Release 1 enables attackers to gain unauthorized access to content providers with system privilege.
The Impact of CVE-2022-33725
With a CVSS base score of 4 and MEDIUM severity, this vulnerability has a LOW confidentiality impact, no integrity impact, and no availability impact. The attack complexity is LOW, and the attack vector is LOCAL which does not require any user interaction.
Technical Details of CVE-2022-33725
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability arises from improper handling of PendingIntent in Knox VPN.
Affected Systems and Versions
Samsung Mobile Devices with versions Q(10) and R(11) are affected prior to SMR Aug-2022 Release 1.
Exploitation Mechanism
Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to access content providers with system privilege.
Mitigation and Prevention
To mitigate the risk associated with CVE-2022-33725, immediate action and long-term security practices are recommended.
Immediate Steps to Take
Users are advised to update their Samsung Mobile Devices to SMR Aug-2022 Release 1 to patch the vulnerability.
Long-Term Security Practices
Implementing robust security measures and keeping devices up to date with the latest security patches can help prevent future vulnerabilities.