What is the CVSS score of CVE-2012-6422?

CVE-2012-6422 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (Critical). CVSS vector: AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C. EPSS exploitation probability: 6.6%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2012-6422?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2012-6422. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 6.6%.

Mx CVE-2012-6422

CRITICAL

Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls (CWE-264)

2012-12-18 cve@mitre.org

Privilege Escalation Samsung Google Mx Galaxy Note 2 Galaxy S2

9.3

CVSS 2.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

9.3 CRITICAL

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Confidentiality

Integrity

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Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Dec 18, 2012 - 00:55 cve.org

CRITICAL 9.3

DescriptionCVE.org

The kernel in Samsung Galaxy S2, Galaxy Note 2, MEIZU MX, and possibly other Android devices, when running an Exynos 4210 or 4412 processor, uses weak permissions (0666) for /dev/exynos-mem, which allows attackers to read or write arbitrary physical memory and gain privileges via a crafted application, as demonstrated by ExynosAbuse.

AnalysisAI

The kernel in Samsung Galaxy S2, Galaxy Note 2, MEIZU MX, and possibly other Android devices, when running an Exynos 4210 or 4412 processor, uses weak permissions (0666) for /dev/exynos-mem, which. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-264. The kernel in Samsung Galaxy S2, Galaxy Note 2, MEIZU MX, and possibly other Android devices, when running an Exynos 4210 or 4412 processor, uses weak permissions (0666) for /dev/exynos-mem, which allows attackers to read or write arbitrary physical memory and gain privileges via a crafted application, as demonstrated by ExynosAbuse. Affected products include: Meizu Mx, Samsung Galaxy Note 2, Samsung Galaxy S2.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.