Is CVE-2022-42498 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-42498 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-42498 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-42498 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-42498?

CVE-2022-42498 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-42498

CWE-787Published: March 24, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

In Pixel cellular firmware, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android kernelAndroid ID: A-240662453References: N/A

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

A missing bounds check in Pixel cellular firmware leads to a potential out-of-bounds write. This critical issue allows for remote code execution without requiring user interaction or additional privileges.

No public exploit is known, and it is not in the CISA KEV. It is remotely exploitable due to the network attack vector.

Recommended Action

Apply the latest security updates provided for Pixel cellular firmware.

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-2022-42498 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.