CVE-2022-25657
CWE-120Published: September 2, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
Memory corruption due to buffer overflow occurs while processing invalid MKV clip which has invalid seek header in Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon Compute, Snapdragon Connectivity, Snapdragon Industrial IOT, Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Wearables
Risk Analysis
Qualcomm Snapdragon drivers contain a memory corruption vulnerability triggered by buffer overflows when processing MKV clips with invalid seek headers. This critical 9.8 CVSS flaw allows for potential remote system compromise.
There is no known public exploit for this vulnerability, and it is not in the CISA KEV catalog. It is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.
Update to the latest firmware provided by Qualcomm for the affected Snapdragon chipsets. Avoid processing untrusted MKV media files.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-25657 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2022-25657 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts