How severe is CVE-2022-32961?

CVE-2022-32961 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-32961 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-32961?

CVE-2022-32961 primarily affects Hinet Hicos Natural Person Credential Component Client. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-32961?

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

When was CVE-2022-32961 published?

CVE-2022-32961 was published on 2022-07-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-32961

CVE-2022-32961 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hinet Hicos Natural Person Credential Component Client with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8. 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-787.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (12th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-787
Affected product: Hinet Hicos Natural Person Credential Component Client
Published: 2022-07-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

HICOS’ client-side citizen digital certificate component has a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability when reading IC card due to insufficient parameter length validation for token information. An unauthenticated physical attacker can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code, manipulate system data or terminate service.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-32961?: HICOS’ client-side citizen digital certificate component has a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability when reading IC card due to insufficient parameter length validation for token information. An unauthenticated physical attacker can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code, manipulate system data or terminate service.
How severe is CVE-2022-32961?: CVE-2022-32961 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-32961 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-32961?: CVE-2022-32961 primarily affects Hinet Hicos Natural Person Credential Component Client. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-32961?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-32961 published?: CVE-2022-32961 was published on 2022-07-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.twcert.org.tw/tw/cp-132-6292-fb267-1.html

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:hinet:hicos_natural_person_credential_component_client:3.0.3.30306:*:*:*:*:linux:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hinet:hicos_natural_person_credential_component_client:3.0.3.30404:*:*:*:*:macos:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hinet:hicos_natural_person_credential_component_client:3.1.0.00002:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*

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