Is CVE-2022-40514 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-40514 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-40514 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-40514 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-40514?

CVE-2022-40514 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-40514

CWE-120Published: February 12, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Memory corruption due to buffer copy without checking the size of input in WLAN Firmware while processing CCKM IE in reassoc response frame.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Qualcomm WLAN firmware is affected by a memory corruption vulnerability during the processing of CCKM IE 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-2022-40514 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.