Is CVE-2022-25659 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-25659 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-25659 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-25659 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-25659?

CVE-2022-25659 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-25659

CWE-120Published: September 2, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Memory corruption due to buffer overflow while parsing MKV clips with invalid bitmap size in Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon Compute, Snapdragon Connectivity, Snapdragon Consumer IOT, Snapdragon Industrial IOT, Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Voice & Music, Snapdragon Wearables

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Qualcomm Snapdragon drivers are susceptible to memory corruption via a buffer overflow when parsing MKV clips with invalid bitmap sizes. This critical flaw is rated 9.8 and could lead to 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.

Recommended Action

Update to the latest firmware provided by Qualcomm for the affected Snapdragon products. Implement strict validation for media file parsing.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-25659 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.