CVE-2022-40524

CVE-2022-40524 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Qualcomm Aqt1000 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7. 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 6.7)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (1st percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-125
• Affected product: Qualcomm Aqt1000 Firmware
• Published: 2023-09-05
• Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Memory corruption due to buffer over-read in Modem while processing SetNativeHandle RTP service.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-40524?

Memory corruption due to buffer over-read in Modem while processing SetNativeHandle RTP service.

How severe is CVE-2022-40524?

CVE-2022-40524 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-40524 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-2022-40524?

CVE-2022-40524 primarily affects Qualcomm Aqt1000 Firmware. In total, 38 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-40524?

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

When was CVE-2022-40524 published?

CVE-2022-40524 was published on 2023-09-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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

Affected products (38)

• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:aqt1000_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:qca6426_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qca6430_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qca6436_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:qcc5100_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sa6145p_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sa6150p_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sa6155p_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sa8145p_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sa8150p_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sa8155p_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sa8195p_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd855_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd865_5g_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd870_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sdx55m_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sdxr2_5g_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sw5100_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sw5100p_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wcd9341_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wcd9380_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wcn3660b_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wcn3680b_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wcn3980_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wcn3988_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wcn3998_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wcn6850_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wcn6851_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wsa8810_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wsa8815_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wsa8830_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wsa8835_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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