PT-2022-21817 · Samsung · Knoxcustommanagerservice

Published 2022-07-11 · Updated 2023-07-21 · CVE-2022-33701

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

3.3

Low

Base vector

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

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions KnoxCustomManagerService versions prior to SMR Jul-2022 Release 1

Description The issue is related to an improper access control vulnerability. It allows an attacker to call the PowerManaer.goToSleep method, which is protected by system permission, by sending a broadcast intent.

Recommendations For versions prior to SMR Jul-2022 Release 1, consider restricting access to the PowerManaer.goToSleep method until a patch is available. As a temporary workaround, avoid using the broadcast intent that exploits this vulnerability. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Improper Access Control

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Related Identifiers

CVE-2022-33701

Affected Products

Knoxcustommanagerservice

References · 5

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-33701 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2022-33701 · Vendor Advisory
• https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2022&month=7 · Vendor Advisory
• https://t.me/cvenotify/33188 · Telegram Post
• https://t.me/cibsecurity/46040 · Telegram Post