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CVE-2022-20069

6.6 · MEDIUM

In preloader (usb), there is a possible out of bounds write due to an integer overflow.

Published Apr 11, 2022CWE-190EPSS 0.13%

Overview

CVE-2022-20069 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 11, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.6 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.6, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

In preloader (usb), there is a possible out of bounds write due to an integer overflow. This could lead to local escalation of privilege, for an attacker who has physical access to the device, with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS06160425; Issue ID: ALPS06160425.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-20069?

CVE-2022-20069 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 11, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.6 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2022-20069?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.6, 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-2022-20069?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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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