CVE-2022-26442

Name: CVE-2022-26442
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-08-01T14:15:09.713+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.7/10EPSS 0.25%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-26442 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. In wifi driver, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In wifi driver, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: GN20220420051; Issue ID: GN20220420051.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.7/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.25%

15.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mediatek	Mt7603 Firmware	7.6.2.3
Mediatek	Mt7610 Firmware	7.6.2.3
Mediatek	Mt7612 Firmware	7.6.2.3
Mediatek	Mt7613 Firmware	7.6.2.3
Mediatek	Mt7615 Firmware	7.6.2.3
Mediatek	Mt7620 Firmware	7.6.2.3
Mediatek	Mt7622 Firmware	7.6.2.3
Mediatek	Mt7628 Firmware	7.6.2.3
Mediatek	Mt7629 Firmware	7.6.2.3
Mediatek	Mt7915 Firmware	7.6.2.3
Mediatek	Mt7916 Firmware	7.6.2.3
Mediatek	Mt7986 Firmware	7.6.2.3
Mediatek	Mt8981 Firmware	7.6.2.3

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-2022-26442?

How severe is CVE-2022-26442?

CVE-2022-26442 has a CVSS score of 6.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-26442?

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