CVE-2022-39901
CVE-2022-39901 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Samsung Exynos Firmware 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-287.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (15th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-287
- Affected product: Samsung Exynos Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Improper authentication in Exynos baseband prior to SMR DEC-2022 Release 1 allows remote attacker to disable the network traffic encryption between UE and gNodeB.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-39901?
- Improper authentication in Exynos baseband prior to SMR DEC-2022 Release 1 allows remote attacker to disable the network traffic encryption between UE and gNodeB.
- How severe is CVE-2022-39901?
- CVE-2022-39901 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-2022-39901 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-39901?
- CVE-2022-39901 affects Samsung Exynos Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-39901?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2022-39901 published?
- CVE-2022-39901 was published on 2022-12-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:samsung:exynos_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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