What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-32960?

CVE-2022-32960 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.8 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.2%.

Hicos Natural Person Credential Component Client CVE-2022-32960

MEDIUM

Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787)

2022-07-20 twcert@cert.org.tw

Memory Corruption RCE Buffer Overflow Hicos Natural Person Credential Component Client

6.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

6.8 MEDIUM

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Physical

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Jul 20, 2022 - 02:15 nvd

MEDIUM 6.8

DescriptionNVD

HiCOS’ client-side citizen digital certificate component has a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability when reading IC card due to insufficient parameter length validation for card number. An unauthenticated physical attacker can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code, manipulate system data or terminate service.

AnalysisAI

HiCOS’ client-side citizen digital certificate component has a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability when reading IC card due to insufficient parameter length validation for card number. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.8), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787), which allows attackers to write data beyond allocated buffer boundaries leading to code execution or crashes. HiCOS’ client-side citizen digital certificate component has a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability when reading IC card due to insufficient parameter length validation for card number. An unauthenticated physical attacker can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code, manipulate system data or terminate service. Affected products include: Hinet Hicos Natural Person Credential Component Client.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Validate write boundaries, use memory-safe languages, enable compiler protections (ASLR, stack canaries).