Is CVE-2022-25686 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-25686 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-25686 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-25686 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-25686?

CVE-2022-25686 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-25686

CWE-120Published: September 16, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Memory corruption in video module due to buffer overflow while processing WAV file in Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon Compute, Snapdragon Connectivity, Snapdragon Industrial IOT, Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Wearables

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Memory corruption occurs in the video module of Snapdragon chipsets due to a buffer overflow while processing WAV files. This critical vulnerability is rated 9.8 and could allow an attacker to compromise the system remotely.

No public exploit is known, and it is not in the CISA KEV. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable.

Recommended Action

Apply firmware updates provided by the hardware vendor. Exercise caution when handling media files from untrusted sources.

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-2022-25686 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.