PT-2022-15313 · Samsung · Knox Guard

Published 2022-01-07 · Updated 2022-01-14 · CVE-2022-22268

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

6.1

Medium

Base vector

AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Knox Guard versions prior to SMR Jan-2022 Release 1

Description The issue is related to the incorrect implementation of Knox Guard, which allows physically proximate attackers to temporarily unlock the Knox Guard via Samsung DeX mode.

Recommendations For versions prior to SMR Jan-2022 Release 1, update to SMR Jan-2022 Release 1 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting the use of Samsung DeX mode to minimize the risk of exploitation.

Fix

Improper Authorization

Files Accessible to External Parties

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-285

CWE-552

Related Identifiers

CVE-2022-22268

Affected Products

Knox Guard

References · 4

• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2022-22268 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-22268 · Security Note
• https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2022&month=1 · Vendor Advisory
• https://t.me/cibsecurity/35135 · Telegram Post