How severe is CVE-2022-25742?

CVE-2022-25742 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-25742 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-25742?

CVE-2022-25742 primarily affects Qualcomm Ar8031 Firmware. In total, 21 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-25742?

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-2022-25742 published?

CVE-2022-25742 was published on 2022-11-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-25742

CVE-2022-25742 is a high-severity vulnerability in Qualcomm Ar8031 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-835.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (31st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-835
Affected product: Qualcomm Ar8031 Firmware
Published: 2022-11-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Denial of service in modem due to infinite loop while parsing IGMPv2 packet from server in Snapdragon Consumer IOT, Snapdragon Industrial IOT, Snapdragon Voice & Music

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-25742?: Denial of service in modem due to infinite loop while parsing IGMPv2 packet from server in Snapdragon Consumer IOT, Snapdragon Industrial IOT, Snapdragon Voice & Music
How severe is CVE-2022-25742?: CVE-2022-25742 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-25742 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-25742?: CVE-2022-25742 primarily affects Qualcomm Ar8031 Firmware. In total, 21 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-25742?: 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-2022-25742 published?: CVE-2022-25742 was published on 2022-11-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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

Affected products (21)

cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:ar8031_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:csra6620_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:csra6640_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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:mdm9607_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qca4004_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qca4010_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qca4020_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qca4024_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qcs405_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wcd9306_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wcd9330_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wcd9335_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wcn3980_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wcn3998_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wcn3999_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wsa8810_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wsa8815_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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