CVE-2022-22265
Samsung Mobile Devices Use-After-Free Vulnerability
Samsung Mobile Devices
An improper check or handling of exceptional conditions in NPU driver prior to SMR Jan-2022 Release 1 allows arbitrary memory write and code execution.
Exploitation status
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities
Listed by CISA on 18 September 2023. US federal agencies were required to remediate it by 9 October 2023.
EPSS — exploitation probability
FIRST puts the probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days at 0.4%, which is higher than 36.4% of all scored vulnerabilities. EPSS is a forecast of activity, not a measure of severity, and it is rescored daily.
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
Frequently asked questions
Is CVE-2022-22265 being exploited by ransomware groups?
No ransomware group in this database is currently recorded as exploiting CVE-2022-22265.
What does CVE-2022-22265 affect?
CVE-2022-22265 affects Samsung Mobile Devices. An improper check or handling of exceptional conditions in NPU driver prior to SMR Jan-2022 Release 1 allows arbitrary memory write and code execution.
How severe is CVE-2022-22265?
CVE-2022-22265 is rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5. EPSS puts the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days at 0.4%, higher than 36.4% of all scored vulnerabilities. It is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, with a federal remediation deadline of 9 October 2023.
How should organisations respond to CVE-2022-22265?
Apply the vendor patch for Samsung Mobile Devices as the first priority, and treat any internet-facing instance as the most urgent. Because this vulnerability is associated with ransomware activity, also review whether the affected systems were reachable before patching, rather than assuming that patching alone closes the incident.