PatchTheCVECVE-2022-38164: A vulnerability affecting F-Secure SAFE browser for Android and iOS was discovered
CVE-2022-38164 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting safe, safe. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
A vulnerability affecting F-Secure SAFE browser for Android and iOS was discovered. A maliciously crafted website could make a phishing attack with URL spoofing as the browser only display certain part of the entire URL.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.5 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.5% (top 59%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-290 |
| Published | 2022-11-07 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2022-38164?
safe: upgrade to newer than 19.0; safe: upgrade to newer than 19.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2022-38164 being exploited?
CVE-2022-38164 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2022-38164 affect?
CVE-2022-38164 affects safe, safe. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). A vulnerability affecting F-Secure SAFE browser for Android and iOS was discovered. A maliciously crafted website could make a phishing attack with URL spoofing as the browser only display certain part of the entire URL.
How urgent is CVE-2022-38164?
Priority 33/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
Software pages
Android vulnerabilities · iOS vulnerabilities
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