How severe is CVE-2022-39830?

CVE-2022-39830 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-39830 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-39830?

CVE-2022-39830 affects Samsung Mtower. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-39830?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-39830 published?

CVE-2022-39830 was published on 2022-09-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-39830

CVE-2022-39830 is a high-severity vulnerability in Samsung Mtower with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Samsung Mtower
Published: 2022-09-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

sign_pFwInfo in Samsung mTower through 0.3.0 has a missing check on the return value of EC_KEY_set_public_key_affine_coordinates, leading to a denial of service.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-39830?: sign_pFwInfo in Samsung mTower through 0.3.0 has a missing check on the return value of EC_KEY_set_public_key_affine_coordinates, leading to a denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2022-39830?: CVE-2022-39830 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-39830 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-39830?: CVE-2022-39830 affects Samsung Mtower. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-39830?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-39830 published?: CVE-2022-39830 was published on 2022-09-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:samsung:mtower:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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