CVE-2022-38696
"Microsoft BootRom Buffer Overflow Vulnerability"
Description
In BootRom, there's a possible missing payload size check. This could lead to memory buffer overflow without requiring additional execution privileges.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 1, 2025, 8:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 2, 2025, 3:55 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2022-38696
vulnerability.
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No affected product recoded yet
CVSS Scores
Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
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CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 |
Solution
- Implement payload size validation.
- Perform bounds checking on buffer operations.
- Review and sanitize input data.
- Update BootRom firmware.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2022-38696
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URL | Resource |
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https://www.nccgroup.com/research-blog/there-s-another-hole-in-your-soc-unisoc-rom-vulnerabilities/ |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2022-38696
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associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Sep. 02, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-119 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Sep. 01, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description In BootRom, there's a possible missing payload size check. This could lead to memory buffer overflow without requiring additional execution privileges. Added Reference https://www.nccgroup.com/research-blog/there-s-another-hole-in-your-soc-unisoc-rom-vulnerabilities/