CVE-2022-38691
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Publication date: 2025-09-01

Last updated on: 2025-09-02

Assigner: Unisoc

Description
In BootROM, there is a possible missing validation for Certificate Type 0. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed.
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Published
2025-09-01
Last Modified
2025-09-02
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2026-06-16
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2025-09-01
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2022-38691
EUVD
EUVD-2022-41260
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Currently, no data is known.
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CWE ID Description
CWE-250 The product performs an operation at a privilege level that is higher than the minimum level required, which creates new weaknesses or amplifies the consequences of other weaknesses.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a possible missing validation for Certificate Type 0 in the BootROM. This flaw could allow a local user to escalate their privileges without needing any additional execution privileges.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability could allow an attacker with local access to escalate their privileges on the affected system, potentially gaining higher-level access than intended, which could lead to unauthorized actions or control.

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