HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2022-45163
MEDIUM

CVE-2022-45163

CWE-203Published: November 18, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

4.6
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An information-disclosure vulnerability exists on select NXP devices when configured in Serial Download Protocol (SDP) mode: i.MX RT 1010, i.MX RT 1015, i.MX RT 1020, i.MX RT 1050, i.MX RT 1060, i.MX 6 Family, i.MX 7Dual/Solo, i.MX 7ULP, i.MX 8M Quad, i.MX 8M Mini, and Vybrid. In a device security-enabled configuration, memory contents could potentially leak to physically proximate attackers via the respective SDP port in cold and warm boot attacks. (The recommended mitigation is to completely disable the SDP mode by programming a one-time programmable eFUSE. Customers can contact NXP for additional information.)

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-45163 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 4.6.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorPhysical
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

nxp46 product(s)
i.mx 6 firmwarei.mx 6i.mx 6dual firmwarei.mx 6duali.mx 6duallite firmwarei.mx 6duallitei.mx 6dualplus firmwarei.mx 6dualplusi.mx 6quad firmwarei.mx 6quadi.mx 6quadplus firmwarei.mx 6quadplus+34
Source: NVD CPE · 46 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttps://research.nccgroup.com/2022/11/17/cve-2022-45163/
ADVISORYhttps://research.nccgroup.com/category/technical-advisory/
ADVISORYhttps://research.nccgroup.com/2022/11/17/cve-2022-45163/
ADVISORYhttps://research.nccgroup.com/category/technical-advisory/

All References (6)

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https://nxp.comProduct
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https://research.nccgroup.com/2022/11/17/cve-2022-45163/Exploit · Technical Description · Third Party Advisory
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https://research.nccgroup.com/category/technical-advisory/Exploit · Technical Description · Third Party Advisory
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https://nxp.comProduct
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https://research.nccgroup.com/2022/11/17/cve-2022-45163/Exploit · Technical Description · Third Party Advisory
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https://research.nccgroup.com/category/technical-advisory/Exploit · Technical Description · Third Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2022-45163
CVSS Score4.6 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-203
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedNov 18, 2022

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2022-45163 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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