HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2022-25708
CRITICAL

CVE-2022-25708

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

9.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Memory corruption in WLAN due to buffer copy without checking size of input while parsing keys in Snapdragon Connectivity, Snapdragon Mobile

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

A memory corruption vulnerability exists in the WLAN component of certain Snapdragon chipsets due to improper size validation during key parsing. This critical flaw could allow an attacker to achieve full system control, reflected by a 9.8 CVSS score.

There is no public exploit known, and the vulnerability is not in the CISA KEV. The flaw is remotely exploitable.

Recommended Action

Apply the relevant security patches or firmware updates provided by the device manufacturer or Qualcomm. Ensure that wireless interfaces are secured according to vendor recommendations.

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Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-25708 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

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

Qualcomm34 product(s)
sd 8 gen1 5g firmwaresm8475sd888 5g firmwaresd888 5gsm7450 firmwaresm7450wcd9370 firmwarewcd9370wcd9375 firmwarewcd9375wcd9380 firmwarewcd9380+22
Source: NVD CPE · 34 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

All References (2)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2022-25708
CVSS Score9.8 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-120
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedSep 16, 2022

Related CVEs (CWE-120)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2022-25708 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.