CVE-2022-40522

CVE-2022-40522 is a high-severity vulnerability in Qualcomm Csr8811 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.4)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (2nd percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-415
• Affected product: Qualcomm Csr8811 Firmware
• Published: 2023-06-06
• Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Memory corruption in Linux Networking due to double free while handling a hyp-assign.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-40522?

Memory corruption in Linux Networking due to double free while handling a hyp-assign.

How severe is CVE-2022-40522?

CVE-2022-40522 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high 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-2022-40522 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-2022-40522?

CVE-2022-40522 primarily affects Qualcomm Csr8811 Firmware. In total, 54 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-40522?

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-2022-40522 published?

CVE-2022-40522 was published on 2023-06-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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

Affected products (54)

• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:csr8811_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wcn3991_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wcn3998_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:ipq6000_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:ipq6005_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:ipq6010_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:ipq6018_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:ipq6028_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:ipq9008_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:ipq9574_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qca4024_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qca6574a_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qca6574au_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qca6595au_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qca6696_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qca8072_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qca8075_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qca8081_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qca8082_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qca8084_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qca8085_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qca8386_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qcn5021_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qcn5022_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qcn5052_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qcn5121_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qcn5122_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qcn5152_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qcn6023_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qcn6024_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qcn9000_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qcn9022_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qcn9024_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qcn9070_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qcn9072_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qcn9074_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qcn9274_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sa6145p_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sa6150p_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sa6155_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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