CVE-2022-39008

The NFC module has bundle serialization/deserialization vulnerabilities

Critical · published September 16, 2022

CVSS v3.1
9.1
EPSS
1%
Percentile
51.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A serialization bug in the NFC module could let unauthorized apps read or write files meant only for system apps! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where a waiter accidentally gives a customer access to the kitchen, allowing them to alter recipes or snag secret ingredients — total chaos! If exploited, this vulnerability allows malicious third-party apps to snoop on sensitive files or even tamper with system resources. The consequences could lead to data breaches and system instability, making it critical to address this flaw immediately!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where a waiter accidentally gives a customer access to the kitchen, allowing them to alter recipes or snag secret ingredients — total chaos! The vulnerability arises from improper handling of bundle serialization/deserialization in the NFC module, enabling unauthorized access to files that should remain off-limits to non-system applications.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability allows malicious third-party apps to snoop on sensitive files or even tamper with system resources. The consequences could lead to data breaches and system instability, making it critical to address this flaw immediately! Patch your devices to the latest firmware where this vulnerability is fixed. Ensure that your NFC-related applications are updated, and consider implementing strict app permissions to minimize exposure. Act fast! You've got this! Apply the fixes and keep your devices secure! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.1 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00660 · 51.0th percentile
Published
2022-09-16T17:55Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 16 SEP 17:55Z
    The NFC module has bundle serialization/deserialization vulnerabilities
    cvelistv5