HIGH CVSS 8.6
Published: 2022-12-09

CVE-2022-2993

zephyrproject zephyr Security Advisory (CVE-2022-2993)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2022-2993 impacting zephyrproject zephyr. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 8.6 (HIGH).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
There is an error in the condition of the last if-statement in the function smp_check_keys. It was rejecting current keys if all requirements were unmet.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
None (PR:N)
Unauthenticated execution
User Interaction
None (UI:N)
Zero human interaction required
Scope
Unchanged (S:U)
Confined to same security context
Confidentiality
Low (C:L)
Partial information leakage
Integrity
Low (I:L)
Partial data modification possible
Availability
High (A:H)
Total denial of service or shutdown

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product zephyrproject / zephyr
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration NVD-CWE-noinfo

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2022-2993 impacting zephyrproject zephyr.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2022-2993.yaml
id: cve-2022-2993

info:
  name: zephyrproject zephyr - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: high
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2022-2993 affecting zephyrproject zephyr.
    Evaluation: There is an error in the condition of the last if-statement in the function smp_check_keys. It was rejecting current keys if all requirements were unm...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2022-2993
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:H
    cvss-score: 8.6
    cve-id: CVE-2022-2993
    cwe-id: NVD-CWE-noinfo
  tags: cve,cve-2022-2993,zephyrproject,zephyr,high

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "zephyr"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2022-2993.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2022-2993
# Target: zephyrproject zephyr | CVSS: 8.6 (HIGH)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2022-2993 (zephyrproject zephyr)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against zephyrproject zephyr scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2022-2993.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2022-2993
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install zephyr 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade zephyr 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update zephyr

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i zephyr 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i zephyr

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

🔗 Verified Technical References

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2022-2993 in zephyrproject zephyr?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update zephyrproject zephyr packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2022-2993?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2022-2993?

CVE-2022-2993 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 8.6 (HIGH). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
8.6
HIGH SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2022-2993
Weakness NVD-CWE-noinfo
Vendor zephyrproject
Product zephyr
Published 2022-12-09
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:H