How severe is CVE-2022-25740?

CVE-2022-25740 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-25740 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-25740?

CVE-2022-25740 primarily affects Qualcomm Mdm8207 Firmware. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-25740?

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

When was CVE-2022-25740 published?

CVE-2022-25740 was published on 2023-04-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-25740

CVE-2022-25740 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Qualcomm Mdm8207 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-787.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (34th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-787
Affected product: Qualcomm Mdm8207 Firmware
Published: 2023-04-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Memory corruption in modem due to buffer overwrite while building an IPv6 multicast address based on the MAC address of the iface

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-25740?: Memory corruption in modem due to buffer overwrite while building an IPv6 multicast address based on the MAC address of the iface
How severe is CVE-2022-25740?: CVE-2022-25740 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-25740 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-25740?: CVE-2022-25740 primarily affects Qualcomm Mdm8207 Firmware. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-25740?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-25740 published?: CVE-2022-25740 was published on 2023-04-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.qualcomm.com/company/product-security/bulletins/april-2023-bulletin

Affected products (12)

cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:mdm8207_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:mdm9205_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:mdm9206_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:mdm9207_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qca4004_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qts110_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:snapdragon_wear_1100_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:snapdragon_wear_1200_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:snapdragon_wear_1300_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:snapdragon_x5_lte_modem_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wcd9306_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wcd9330_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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