CVE-2022-2482 Code injection in ASIK AirScale

High 8.4 Published 6 Jan 2023 Updated 16 Jan 2025

An attacker can place a script on the file system to achieve arbitrary code execution in the bootloader of Nokia AirScale modules.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2022-2482?

CVE-2022-2482 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in Nokia ASIK AirScale , published on 6 Jan 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability exists in Nokia’s ASIK AirScale system module (versions 474021A.101 and 474021A.102) that could allow an attacker to place a script on the file system accessible from Linux. A script placed in the appropriate place could allow for arbitrary code execution in the bootloader.

Weakness: CWE-1274

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-2482?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Nokia Asik Airscale 474021a.101 Firmware, Nokia Asik Airscale 474021a.102 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2482?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-2482 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

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Is CVE-2022-2482 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-2482 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-4fhj-86f2-v36p.