How severe is CVE-2022-33221?

CVE-2022-33221 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability low.

Is CVE-2022-33221 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-2022-33221?

CVE-2022-33221 primarily affects Qualcomm Sd 8 Gen1 5g Firmware. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-33221?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2022-33221 published?

CVE-2022-33221 was published on 2023-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-33221

CVE-2022-33221 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Qualcomm Sd 8 Gen1 5g Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8. 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-125.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (2nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-125
Affected product: Qualcomm Sd 8 Gen1 5g Firmware
Published: 2023-02-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Information disclosure in Trusted Execution Environment due to buffer over-read while processing metadata verification requests.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-33221?: Information disclosure in Trusted Execution Environment due to buffer over-read while processing metadata verification requests.
How severe is CVE-2022-33221?: CVE-2022-33221 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability low.
Is CVE-2022-33221 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-2022-33221?: CVE-2022-33221 primarily affects Qualcomm Sd 8 Gen1 5g Firmware. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-33221?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-33221 published?: CVE-2022-33221 was published on 2023-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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

Affected products (14)

cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_8_gen1_5g_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:ssg2115p_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:ssg2125p_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sxr1230p_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sxr2230p_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wcd9380_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wcd9385_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wcn6855_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wcn6856_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wcn7850_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wcn7851_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wsa8830_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wsa8832_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wsa8835_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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