CVE-2022-21744

Name: CVE-2022-21744
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-07-06T14:15:17.027+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.56%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-21744 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In Modem 2G RR, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote code execution when decoding GPRS Packet Neighbour Cell Data (PNCD) improper neighbouring cell size with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 2.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Modem 2G RR, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote code execution when decoding GPRS Packet Neighbour Cell Data (PNCD) improper neighbouring cell size with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: MOLY00810064; Issue ID: ALPS06641626.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

2.56%

83.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mediatek	Lr11	All versions
Mediatek	Lr12	All versions
Mediatek	Lr12a	All versions
Mediatek	Lr13	All versions
Mediatek	Lr9	All versions
Mediatek	Nr15	All versions
Mediatek	Nr16	All versions

References

https://corp.mediatek.com/product-security-bulletin/July-2022Vendor Advisory
https://corp.mediatek.com/product-security-bulletin/July-2022Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 6, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-21744?

How severe is CVE-2022-21744?

CVE-2022-21744 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-21744?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST