CVE-2022-26437

Name: CVE-2022-26437
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-08-01T14:15:09.493+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.16%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-26437 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In httpclient, there is a possible out of bounds write due to uninitialized data. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 1.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In httpclient, there is a possible out of bounds write due to uninitialized data. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: WSAP00103831; Issue ID: WSAP00103831.

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

1.16%

63.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-908

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mediatek	Nbiot Sdk	2.8.1

References

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

Timeline

Published: Aug 1, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-26437?

How severe is CVE-2022-26437?

CVE-2022-26437 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-26437?

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