How severe is CVE-2022-40532?

CVE-2022-40532 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-2022-40532 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-2022-40532?

CVE-2022-40532 primarily affects Qualcomm 315 5g Iot Modem Firmware. In total, 353 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-40532?

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-2022-40532 published?

CVE-2022-40532 was published on 2023-04-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-40532

CVE-2022-40532 is a high-severity vulnerability in Qualcomm 315 5g Iot Modem 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-190.

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-190
Affected product: Qualcomm 315 5g Iot Modem Firmware
Published: 2023-04-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Memory corruption due to integer overflow or wraparound in WLAN while sending WMI cmd from host to target.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-40532?: Memory corruption due to integer overflow or wraparound in WLAN while sending WMI cmd from host to target.
How severe is CVE-2022-40532?: CVE-2022-40532 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-2022-40532 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-2022-40532?: CVE-2022-40532 primarily affects Qualcomm 315 5g Iot Modem Firmware. In total, 353 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-40532?: 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-2022-40532 published?: CVE-2022-40532 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 (353)

cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:315_5g_iot_modem_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:9205_lte_modem_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:apq8016_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:apq8017_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:apq8037_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:apq8064au_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:apq8076_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:apq8092_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:apq8094_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:ar9380_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:csr8811_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:wcn785x-1_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wcn785x-5_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:flight_rb5_5g_platform_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:home_hub_100_platform_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:immersive_home_214_platform_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:immersive_home_216_platform_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:immersive_home_316_platform_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:immersive_home_318_platform_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:ipq4018_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:ipq4028_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:ipq4029_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:ipq5010_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:ipq5028_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:ipq6000_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:ipq8064_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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