Is CVE-2022-42499 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-42499 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-42499 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-42499 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-42499?

CVE-2022-42499 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-42499

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

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

In sms_SendMmCpErrMsg of sms_MmConManagement.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a heap buffer overflow. 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-242001391References: N/A

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

A heap buffer overflow in the Android kernel's SMS management component allows for an out-of-bounds write. This critical vulnerability enables remote code execution without user interaction or elevated privileges.

There is no known public exploit, and it is not in the CISA KEV. The flaw is remotely exploitable due to the network attack vector.

Recommended Action

Ensure the Android kernel is updated to the latest available security patch level.

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-2022-42499 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.