VulnerabilityModified

CVE-2022-22268

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.

MEDIUM 6.1EPSS 0.11%

Does this matter?

Lower severity and a low EPSS score (0.11%). Track it; it rarely justifies an emergency change on its own.

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.

CVSS 3.1: 6.1 MEDIUMCVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
EPSS: 0.11% probability · 2th percentile
CISA KEV: Not listed
Weakness: CWE-285, CWE-552
Affected: google/android
Source: mobile.security@samsung.com

References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2022&month=1Vendor Advisory
https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2022&month=1Vendor Advisory

Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.