CVE-2022-38392

CVE-2022-38392 is a medium-severity vulnerability in 5400rmp Oem Harddrive with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Certain 5400 RPM hard drives, for laptops and other PCs in approximately 2005 and later, allow physically proximate attackers to cause a denial of service (device malfunction and system crash) via a resonant-frequency attack with the audio signal from the Rhythm Nation music video. A reported product is Seagate STDT4000100 763649053447.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-38392?
Certain 5400 RPM hard drives, for laptops and other PCs in approximately 2005 and later, allow physically proximate attackers to cause a denial of service (device malfunction and system crash) via a resonant-frequency attack with the audio signal from the Rhythm Nation music video. A reported product is Seagate STDT4000100 763649053447.
How severe is CVE-2022-38392?
CVE-2022-38392 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-38392 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-38392?
CVE-2022-38392 affects 5400rmp Oem Harddrive. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-38392?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-38392 published?
CVE-2022-38392 was published on 2022-08-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)