Is CVE-2022-25688 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-25688 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-25688 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-25688 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-25688?

CVE-2022-25688 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-25688

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

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Memory corruption in video due to buffer overflow while parsing ps video clips in Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon Compute, Snapdragon Connectivity, Snapdragon Consumer IOT, Snapdragon Industrial IOT, Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Voice & Music, Snapdragon Wearables

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

A buffer overflow in the video processing component of various Snapdragon chipsets can lead to memory corruption when parsing video clips. This critical vulnerability is rated 9.8, posing a significant risk of remote code execution.

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

Recommended Action

Update the device firmware to the latest version provided by the manufacturer. Avoid processing untrusted or malformed video files.

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-2022-25688 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.