How severe is CVE-2022-28792?

CVE-2022-28792 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-28792 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-28792?

CVE-2022-28792 affects Samsung Gear Iconx Pc Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-28792?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2022-28792 published?

CVE-2022-28792 was published on 2022-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-28792

CVE-2022-28792 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Samsung Gear Iconx Pc Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2. 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-427.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.2)
CVSS v2: 4.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (14th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-427
Affected product: Samsung Gear Iconx Pc Manager
Published: 2022-05-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

DLL hijacking vulnerability in Gear IconX PC Manager prior to version 2.1.220405.51 allows attacker to execute arbitrary code. The patch adds proper absolute path to prevent dll hijacking.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-28792?: DLL hijacking vulnerability in Gear IconX PC Manager prior to version 2.1.220405.51 allows attacker to execute arbitrary code. The patch adds proper absolute path to prevent dll hijacking.
How severe is CVE-2022-28792?: CVE-2022-28792 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-28792 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-28792?: CVE-2022-28792 affects Samsung Gear Iconx Pc Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-28792?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-28792 published?: CVE-2022-28792 was published on 2022-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2022&month=5

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:samsung:gear_iconx_pc_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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