Is CVE-2022-25740 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-25740 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-25740 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-25740 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-25740?

CVE-2022-25740 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-25740

CWE-120Published: April 13, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Memory corruption in modem due to buffer overwrite while building an IPv6 multicast address based on the MAC address of the iface

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Qualcomm modem firmware contains a memory corruption vulnerability resulting from a buffer overwrite when building IPv6 multicast addresses. This critical flaw could be exploited remotely to compromise the device.

There is no public exploit known, and it is not in the CISA KEV. It is remotely exploitable.

Recommended Action

Apply the latest firmware updates from the device manufacturer. Ensure all security patches are applied promptly.

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-2022-25740 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.