Samsung Mobile Devices Use-After-Free Vulnerability (CVE-2022-22265)

Samsung devices with selected Exynos chipsets contain a use-after-free vulnerability that allows malicious memory write and code execution.

Published Jan 10, 2022 · Updated May 17, 2026

Why patchRisk explained in plain English

Worst-case scenarioIf unpatched

A local attacker, with a low-privilege account, can achieve full data confidentiality loss, partial data tampering, partial service disruption. Federal agencies are required to remediate by 2023-10-09 under CISA BOD 22-01.

How the attack worksNo clicks needed

This is a Software Vulnerability (CWE-703) (CWE-703) vulnerability in Samsung Mobile Devices. An improper check or handling of exceptional conditions in NPU driver prior to SMR Jan-2022 Release 1 allows arbitrary memory write and code execution. Exploitation requires local access, higher attack complexity, a low-privilege authenticated account, and user interaction required.

Am I affected?Quick check

Probably yes if any of these apply:

●IT Security

●Running android: 9.0, 10.0, 11.0, 12.0

Real-world incidentsWhat we've seen

CISA added this CVE to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2023-09-18 based on evidence of active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies required to remediate by 2023-10-09.

How to patch

Manual remediation steps

Identify affected hosts: query inventory for general installs in scope.

Apply the vendor security update referenced in CVE-2022-22265's advisory. No specific KB/version is encoded yet — consult the linked MSRC/vendor URL.

Verify the fix per the vendor's published verification steps.

Document the remediation in your change ticket and re-scan with your vulnerability scanner to confirm closure.

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References

↗ CVE-2022-22265 ↗ MSRC Advisory ↗ NVD ↗ Vendor Advisory