Is CVE-2022-33279 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-33279 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-33279 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-33279 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-33279?

CVE-2022-33279 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-33279

CWE-121Published: February 12, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Memory corruption due to stack based buffer overflow in WLAN having invalid WNM frame length.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Qualcomm WLAN firmware contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability triggered by invalid WNM frames. This critical flaw allows for remote code execution and is rated 9.8.

No public exploit is known, and it is not in the CISA KEV. It is remotely exploitable with low complexity.

Recommended Action

Apply the firmware updates provided by the device manufacturer for the affected Qualcomm components.

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-2022-33279 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.