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CVE-2022-40363

5.5 · MEDIUM
Published Sep 29, 2022 flipperzero CWE-787 EPSS 0.34% (27th pctl)

Overview

CVE-2022-40363 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting flipperzero flipper_zero_firmware. It was published on September 29, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical Description

A buffer overflow in the component nfc_device_load_mifare_ul_data of Flipper Devices Inc., Flipper Zero before v0.65.2 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted NFC file.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from flipperzero. Update flipper_zero_firmware 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

Vendor Product Versions Status
flipperzero flipper_zero_firmware >= 0, < 0.65.2 Affected

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-40363?

CVE-2022-40363 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting flipperzero flipper_zero_firmware. It was published on September 29, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2022-40363?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2022-40363?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from flipperzero. Update flipper_zero_firmware 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.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2022-40363?

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