CVE-2022-0553

Public Exploit
Possible to retrieve uncrypted firmware image

Description

There is no check to see if slot 0 is being uploaded from the device to the host. When using encrypted images this means the unencrypted firmware can be retrieved easily.

Categories

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.02%
Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: zephyrproject-rtos zephyr
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/zephyrproject-rtos/zephyr/security/advisories/GHSA-wrj2-9vj9-rrcp exploit third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-0553?
CVE-2022-0553 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-0553?
To fix CVE-2022-0553, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-0553 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-0553 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-0553?
CVE-2022-0553 affects zephyrproject-rtos zephyr.
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