CVE-2022-22268

MEDIUM

Samsung Knox Guard <SMR Jan-2022 Release 1 - Privilege Escalation

Title source: llm

Description

Incorrect implementation of Knox Guard prior to SMR Jan-2022 Release 1 allows physically proximate attackers to temporary unlock the Knox Guard via Samsung DeX mode.

References (1)

Core 1

Core References

Vendor Advisory x_refsource_misc

https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2022&month=1

Scores

CVSS v3 6.1

EPSS 0.0011

EPSS Percentile 1.6%

Attack Vector PHYSICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

Details

CWE

CWE-552 CWE-285

Status published

Products (4)

google/android 9.0

google/android 10.0

google/android 11.0

google/android 12.0

Published Jan 10, 2022

Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026