CVE-2022-29797

Name: CVE-2022-29797
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-06-13T19:15:07.243+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.78%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-29797 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. There is a buffer overflow vulnerability in CV81-WDM FW 01.70.49.29.46. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may lead to privilege escalation.. EPSS estimates a 0.78% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

There is a buffer overflow vulnerability in CV81-WDM FW 01.70.49.29.46. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may lead to privilege escalation.

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

0.78%

51.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-120

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Huawei	Cv81-Wdm Firmware	01.70.49.29.46

References

https://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20220427-01-e9a493e2-enVendor Advisory
https://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20220427-01-e9a493e2-enVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 13, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-29797?

There is a buffer overflow vulnerability in CV81-WDM FW 01.70.49.29.46. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may lead to privilege escalation.

How severe is CVE-2022-29797?

CVE-2022-29797 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.78% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-29797?

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