CVE-2022-33701 Missing authorization in Samsung Mobile Devices
Attackers can bypass system permissions to force device sleep via broadcast intent in Samsung Knox Custom Manager Service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2022-33701?
CVE-2022-33701 is a low-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Google Android, published on 11 Jul 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Improper access control vulnerability in KnoxCustomManagerService prior to SMR Jul-2022 Release 1 allows attacker to call PowerManaer.goToSleep method which is protected by system permission by sending braodcast intent.
Weakness: CWE-284
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-33701?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2022-33701?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-33701 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2022-33701 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-33701 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g3fx-wrq8-cp3q.