CVE-2022-38161 Other in n/a
Attackers can remap NOR flash memory to modify FPGA bitstreams, potentially executing arbitrary code or escalating privileges on affected embedded systems.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2022-38161?
CVE-2022-38161 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 11 Aug 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Gumstix Overo SBC on the VSKS board through 2022-08-09, as used on the Orlan-10 and other platforms, allows unrestricted remapping of the NOR flash memory containing the bitstream for the FPGA.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-38161?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Gumstix Overo Sbc.
How do I fix CVE-2022-38161?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-38161 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2022-38161 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-38161 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pc4c-22w8-h8vw.