How severe is CVE-2022-45163?

CVE-2022-45163 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-45163 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-45163?

CVE-2022-45163 primarily affects Nxp I.mx 6 Firmware. In total, 23 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-45163?

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

When was CVE-2022-45163 published?

CVE-2022-45163 was published on 2022-11-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-45163

CVE-2022-45163 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Nxp I.mx 6 Firmware 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-203.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-203
Affected product: Nxp I.mx 6 Firmware
Published: 2022-11-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An information-disclosure vulnerability exists on select NXP devices when configured in Serial Download Protocol (SDP) mode: i.MX RT 1010, i.MX RT 1015, i.MX RT 1020, i.MX RT 1050, i.MX RT 1060, i.MX 6 Family, i.MX 7Dual/Solo, i.MX 7ULP, i.MX 8M Quad, i.MX 8M Mini, and Vybrid. In a device security-enabled configuration, memory contents could potentially leak to physically proximate attackers via the respective SDP port in cold and warm boot attacks. (The recommended mitigation is to completely disable the SDP mode by programming a one-time programmable eFUSE. Customers can contact NXP for additional information.)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-45163?: An information-disclosure vulnerability exists on select NXP devices when configured in Serial Download Protocol (SDP) mode: i.MX RT 1010, i.MX RT 1015, i.MX RT 1020, i.MX RT 1050, i.MX RT 1060, i.MX 6 Family, i.MX 7Dual/Solo, i.MX 7ULP, i.MX 8M Quad, i.MX 8M Mini, and Vybrid. In a device security-enabled configuration, memory contents could potentially leak to physically proximate attackers via the respective SDP port in cold and warm boot attacks. (The recommended mitigation is to completely disable the SDP mode by programming a one-time programmable eFUSE. Customers can contact NXP for additional information.)
How severe is CVE-2022-45163?: CVE-2022-45163 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-45163 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-45163?: CVE-2022-45163 primarily affects Nxp I.mx 6 Firmware. In total, 23 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-45163?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-45163 published?: CVE-2022-45163 was published on 2022-11-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (23)

cpe:2.3:o:nxp:i.mx_6_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:nxp:i.mx_6dual_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:nxp:i.mx_6duallite_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:nxp:i.mx_6dualplus_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:nxp:i.mx_6quad_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:nxp:i.mx_6quadplus_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:nxp:i.mx_6solo_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:nxp:i.mx_6sololite_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:nxp:i.mx_6solox_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:nxp:i.mx_6ull_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:nxp:i.mx_6ultralite_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:nxp:i.mx_6ulz_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:nxp:i.mx_7dual_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:nxp:i.mx_7solo_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:nxp:i.mx_7ulp_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:nxp:i.mx_8m_mini_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:nxp:i.mx_8m_quad_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:nxp:i.mx_8m_vybrid_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:nxp:i.mx_rt1010_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:nxp:i.mx_rt1015_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:nxp:i.mx_rt1020_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:nxp:i.mx_rt1050_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:nxp:i.mx_rt1060_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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