CVE-2022-33231

CVE-2022-33231 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Qualcomm 8998 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.3. 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-415.

Key facts

• Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.3)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (1st percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-415
• Affected product: Qualcomm 8998 Firmware
• Published: 2023-04-13
• Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Memory corruption due to double free in core while initializing the encryption key.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-33231?

Memory corruption due to double free in core while initializing the encryption key.

How severe is CVE-2022-33231?

CVE-2022-33231 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.3, rated critical 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-2022-33231 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-33231?

CVE-2022-33231 primarily affects Qualcomm 8998 Firmware. In total, 219 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-33231?

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-2022-33231 published?

CVE-2022-33231 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 (219)

• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:8998_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:315_5g_iot_modem_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:apq8009_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:aqt1000_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:ar8031_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:ar8035_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:c-v2x_9150_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:csra6620_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:csra6640_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:csrb31024_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qrb5165_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:fsm10056_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:home_hub_100_platform_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:ipq9008_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:ipq9574_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:mdm9205_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:msm8108_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:msm8209_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:msm8608_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qam8295p_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qca4004_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qca6174a_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qca6310_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qca6320_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qca6335_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qca6390_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qca6391_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qca6420_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qca6421_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qca6426_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qca6430_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qca6431_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qca6436_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qca6564_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qca6564a_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qca6564au_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qca6574_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qca6574a_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qca6574au_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qca6595_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

More vulnerabilities in Qualcomm 8998 Firmware

• CVE-2023-33054 — Critical (CVSS 9.1): Cryptographic issue in GPS HLOS Driver while downloading Qualcomm GNSS assistance data.
• CVE-2023-28537 — High (CVSS 8.4): Memory corruption while allocating memory in COmxApeDec module in Audio.
• CVE-2023-21666 — High (CVSS 8.4): Memory Corruption in Graphics while accessing a buffer allocated through the graphics pool.
• CVE-2023-21665 — High (CVSS 8.4): Memory corruption in Graphics while importing a file.
• CVE-2023-33063 — High (CVSS 7.8): Memory corruption in DSP Services during a remote call from HLOS to DSP.
• CVE-2023-33018 — High (CVSS 7.8): Memory corruption while using the UIM diag command to get the operators name.

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