How severe is CVE-2022-22099?

CVE-2022-22099 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-22099 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-22099?

CVE-2022-22099 primarily affects Qualcomm Sa8540p Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-22099?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-22099 published?

CVE-2022-22099 was published on 2022-09-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-22099

CVE-2022-22099 is a high-severity vulnerability in Qualcomm Sa8540p Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-129.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (2nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-129
Affected product: Qualcomm Sa8540p Firmware
Published: 2022-09-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Memory corruption in multimedia due to improper validation of array index in Snapdragon Auto

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-22099?: Memory corruption in multimedia due to improper validation of array index in Snapdragon Auto
How severe is CVE-2022-22099?: CVE-2022-22099 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-22099 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-22099?: CVE-2022-22099 primarily affects Qualcomm Sa8540p Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-22099?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-22099 published?: CVE-2022-22099 was published on 2022-09-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.qualcomm.com/company/product-security/bulletins/august-2022-bulletin

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sa8540p_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sa9000p_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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