CVE-2022-38980
CWE-787Published: October 14, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
The HwAirlink module has a heap overflow vulnerability in processing data packets of the proprietary protocol.Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow attackers to obtain process control permissions.
Risk Analysis
The HwAirlink module contains a heap overflow vulnerability when processing proprietary data packets, which may allow an attacker to gain process control. This critical flaw requires immediate attention to prevent unauthorized control.
No public exploit is currently known, although the vulnerability is remotely exploitable.
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-38980 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.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-787): Out-of-bounds write vulnerabilities can lead to data corruption, crashes, or arbitrary code execution.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2022-38980 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts