CVE-2022-2484 Security feature bypass in ASIK AirScale

High 8.4 Published 6 Jan 2023 Updated 16 Jan 2025

Attackers can bypass signature checks to install modified firmware, enabling arbitrary code execution on Nokia AirScale base stations.

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-2022-2484?

CVE-2022-2484 is a high-severity 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

The signature check in the Nokia ASIK AirScale system module version 474021A.101 can be bypassed allowing an attacker to run modified firmware. This could result in the execution of a malicious kernel, arbitrary programs, or modified Nokia programs.

Weakness: CWE-1274

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-2484?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Nokia Asik Airscale 474021a.101 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2484?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-2484 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2022-2484 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-2484 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8jgg-mxr5-h7mf.