CVE-2012-6422
Overview
CVE-2012-6422 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting meizu mx. It was published on December 18, 2012.
Technical Description
The kernel in Samsung Galaxy S2, Galaxy Note 2, MEIZU MX, and possibly other Android devices, when running an Exynos 4210 or 4412 processor, uses weak permissions (0666) for /dev/exynos-mem, which allows attackers to read or write arbitrary physical memory and gain privileges via a crafted application, as demonstrated by ExynosAbuse.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from meizu. Update mx to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected Products
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References
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2012-6422?
CVE-2012-6422 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting meizu mx. It was published on December 18, 2012.
How severe is CVE-2012-6422?
CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2012-6422?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from meizu. Update mx to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
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