CVE-2022-25652

Cryptographic issues in BSP due to improper hash verification in Snapdragon Wired Infrastructure and Networking

Critical · published September 16, 2022

CVSS v3.1
9.0
EPSS
0%
Percentile
1.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A critical cryptographic flaw in Snapdragon's infrastructure means hash verification is like a bouncer who forgot to check IDs — anyone could sneak in! 🔥 Think of it as a security guard at an event accepting any ticket without checking if it’s valid. This reckless disregard for verification can lead to unauthorized access and control, compromising the entire network. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to manipulate data, bypass security controls, or even gain unauthorized access to sensitive systems. The consequences are not just theoretical; they could lead to catastrophic failures in data integrity and confidentiality across affected devices!

Put simply

Think of it as a security guard at an event accepting any ticket without checking if it’s valid. This reckless disregard for verification can lead to unauthorized access and control, compromising the entire network. This vulnerability arises from improper hash verification, allowing attackers to exploit weak spots in the cryptographic mechanisms used in Snapdragon Wired Infrastructure and Networking. Without proper checks, malicious actors could forge data, leading to severe security violations.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to manipulate data, bypass security controls, or even gain unauthorized access to sensitive systems. The consequences are not just theoretical; they could lead to catastrophic failures in data integrity and confidentiality across affected devices! Immediately patch your systems according to the vendor's guidelines. Ensure you upgrade to the latest firmware or software that addresses this vulnerability to restore secure hash validation. It’s crucial to audit any systems using Snapdragon infrastructure to mitigate potential exposure. This is fixable! Apply these updates and you'll be back to full strength in no time. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.0 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00112 · 1.3th percentile
Published
2022-09-16T05:25Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 16 SEP 05:25Z
    Cryptographic issues in BSP due to improper hash verification in Snapdragon Wired Infrastructure and Networking
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