Security Vulnerabilities
- CVEs Published In May 2022
Improper buffer size check logic in wmfextractor library prior to SMR May-2022 Release 1 allows out of bounds read leading to possible temporary denial of service. The patch adds buffer size check logic.
Improper buffer size check logic in aviextractor library prior to SMR May-2022 Release 1 allows out of bounds read leading to possible temporary denial of service. The patch adds buffer size check logic.
Unprotected activities in Voice Note prior to version 21.3.51.11 allows attackers to record voice without user interaction. The patch adds proper permission for vulnerable activities.
Improper authentication in Link to Windows Service prior to version 2.3.04.1 allows attacker to lock the device. The patch adds proper caller signature check logic.
Improper input validation vulnerability in InstallAgent in Galaxy Store prior to version 4.5.41.8 allows attacker to overwrite files stored in a specific path. The patch adds proper protection to prevent overwrite to existing files.
DLL hijacking vulnerability in Gear IconX PC Manager prior to version 2.1.220405.51 allows attacker to execute arbitrary code. The patch adds proper absolute path to prevent dll hijacking.
Given the TEE is compromised and controlled by the attacker, improper state maintenance in StrongBox allows attackers to change Android ROT during device boot cycle after compromising TEE. The patch is applied in Galaxy S22 to prevent change of Android ROT after first initialization at boot time.
In telephony, there is a possible way to disable receiving emergency broadcasts due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS06498874; Issue ID: ALPS06498874.
In netdiag, there is a possible symbolic link following due to an improper link resolution. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS06308877; Issue ID: ALPS06308877.
In ccu, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS06477970; Issue ID: ALPS06477970.