CVE-2022-22265
Published: September 18, 2023
Official Description
Samsung devices with selected Exynos chipsets contain a use-after-free vulnerability that allows malicious memory write and code execution.
CISA KEV Advisory
Samsung Mobile Devices Use-After-Free Vulnerability
Samsung devices with selected Exynos chipsets contain a use-after-free vulnerability that allows malicious memory write and code execution.
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Risk Analysis
This use-after-free vulnerability in Samsung devices with certain Exynos chipsets can lead to malicious memory writes and code execution. Despite a low EPSS score, its high severity and confirmed exploitation in the wild highlight its critical nature.
Active exploitation of this vulnerability has been observed in the wild, and it is included in CISA's KEV catalog.
Samsung device users should prioritize applying all available security updates to address this vulnerability. Ensure your device's operating system and firmware are kept current.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-22265 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CISA has added CVE-2022-22265 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
All References (2)
Quick Facts
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2022-22265 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
- !CISA KEV: Federal agencies must patch per BOD 22-01 timeline
- !Active exploitation confirmed — treat as P1