CVE-2022-0553
CVE-2022-0553 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Zephyrproject Zephyr with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-319.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (20th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-319
- Affected product: Zephyrproject Zephyr
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
There is no check to see if slot 0 is being uploaded from the device to the host. When using encrypted images this means the unencrypted firmware can be retrieved easily.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-0553?
- There is no check to see if slot 0 is being uploaded from the device to the host. When using encrypted images this means the unencrypted firmware can be retrieved easily.
- How severe is CVE-2022-0553?
- CVE-2022-0553 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2022-0553 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-0553?
- CVE-2022-0553 affects Zephyrproject Zephyr. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-0553?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2022-0553 published?
- CVE-2022-0553 was published on 2023-01-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:zephyrproject:zephyr:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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