CVE-2022-32659

Name: CVE-2022-32659
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-01-03T21:15:12.603+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.7/10EPSS 0.26%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-32659 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. In Wi-Fi driver, there is a possible undefined behavior due to incorrect error handling. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Wi-Fi driver, there is a possible undefined behavior due to incorrect error handling. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: GN20220705066; Issue ID: GN20220705066.

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

0.26%

16.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mediatek	Mt7603 Firmware	7.6.6.0
Thelinuxfoundation	Yocto	3.1
Thelinuxfoundation	Yocto	3.3
Mediatek	Mt7613 Firmware	7.6.6.0
Mediatek	Mt7615 Firmware	7.6.6.0
Mediatek	Mt7622 Firmware	7.6.6.0
Mediatek	Mt7628 Firmware	7.6.6.0
Mediatek	Mt7629 Firmware	7.6.6.0
Mediatek	Mt7915 Firmware	7.6.6.0
Mediatek	Mt7916 Firmware	7.6.6.0
Mediatek	Mt7981 Firmware	7.6.6.0
Mediatek	Mt7986 Firmware	7.6.6.0
Mediatek	Mt8518s Firmware	7.6.6.0
Mediatek	Mt8532 Firmware	7.6.6.0

References

https://corp.mediatek.com/product-security-bulletin/January-2023Vendor Advisory
https://corp.mediatek.com/product-security-bulletin/January-2023Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 3, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-32659?

How severe is CVE-2022-32659?

CVE-2022-32659 has a CVSS score of 6.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-32659?

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