CVE-2022-33289

CVE-2022-33289 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Qualcomm 315 5g Iot Modem 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-129.

Key facts

• Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.8)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (8th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-129
• Affected product: Qualcomm 315 5g Iot Modem Firmware
• Published: 2023-04-13
• Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Memory corruption occurs in Modem due to improper validation of array index when malformed APDU is sent from card.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-33289?

Memory corruption occurs in Modem due to improper validation of array index when malformed APDU is sent from card.

How severe is CVE-2022-33289?

CVE-2022-33289 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-33289 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-33289?

CVE-2022-33289 primarily affects Qualcomm 315 5g Iot Modem Firmware. In total, 226 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-33289?

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

When was CVE-2022-33289 published?

CVE-2022-33289 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 (226)

• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:315_5g_iot_modem_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:9205_lte_modem_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:9206_lte_modem_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:9207_lte_modem_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:apq8017_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:apq8037_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:aqt1000_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:ar6003_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:wcn3998_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wcn6750_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qca6390_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wcn685x-5_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wcn685x-1_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:7wcn785x-1_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wcn785x-5_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:mdm8207_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:mdm8215_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:mdm8215m_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:mdm8615m_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:mdm9215_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:mdm9230_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:mdm9250_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:mdm9310_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:mdm9330_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:mdm9615_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:mdm9615m_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:mdm9628_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:mdm9630_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:mdm9640_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:mdm9650_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:msm8909w_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:msm8996au_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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