CVE-2022-22268

Description

Incorrect implementation of Knox Guard prior to SMR Jan-2022 Release 1 allows physically proximate attackers to temporary unlock the Knox Guard via Samsung DeX mode.

Categories

6.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.02%
Vendor Advisory samsungmobile.com
Affected: Samsung Mobile Samsung Mobile Devices
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2022&month=1 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-22268?
CVE-2022-22268 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-22268?
To fix CVE-2022-22268, 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-2022-22268 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-22268 is being actively exploited. 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-2022-22268?
CVE-2022-22268 affects Samsung Mobile Samsung Mobile Devices.
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