CVE-2022-32959

HiCOS’ client-side citizen digital certificate - Stack Buffer Overflow

Description

HiCOS’ client-side citizen digital certificate component has a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability when reading IC card due to insufficient parameter length validation for OS information. An unauthenticated physical attacker can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code, manipulate system data or terminate service.

Remediation

Solution:

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References

Link	Tags
https://www.twcert.org.tw/tw/cp-132-6290-738fe-1.html	third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-32959?: CVE-2022-32959 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-32959?: To fix CVE-2022-32959: Download latest version
Is CVE-2022-32959 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-32959 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-2022-32959?: CVE-2022-32959 affects HINET HiCOS’ client-side citizen digital certificate, HINET HiCOS’ client-side citizen digital certificate, HINET HiCOS’ client-side citizen digital certificate.

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Description

Remediation

Category

CWE-787 – Out-of-bounds Write

References

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