CVE-2022-39829
CVSS v3
7.5
HIGH
EPSS Score
1.3 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
There is a NULL pointer dereference in aes256_encrypt in Samsung mTower through 0.3.0 due to a missing check on the return value of EVP_CIPHER_CTX_new.
Technical details
- Published
- 2022-09-05
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2022-39829?
There is a NULL pointer dereference in aes256_encrypt in Samsung mTower through 0.3.0 due to a missing check on the return value of EVP_CIPHER_CTX_new.
Is CVE-2022-39829 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2022-39829 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 1.3% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2022-39829?
CVE-2022-39829 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.5 (HIGH severity).
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