CVE-2022-40521
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.35%
Last modified
CVE-2022-40521 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Transient DOS due to improper authorization in Modem. EPSS estimates a 0.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Transient DOS due to improper authorization in Modem
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Qualcomm | 315 5g Iot Modem Firmware | All versions |
| Qualcomm | 9205 Lte Modem Firmware | All versions |
| Qualcomm | 9206 Lte Modem Firmware | All versions |
| Qualcomm | 9207 Lte Modem Firmware | All versions |
| Qualcomm | Apq8017 Firmware | All versions |
| Qualcomm | Apq8037 Firmware | All versions |
| Qualcomm | Aqt1000 Firmware | All versions |
| Qualcomm | Ar6003 Firmware | All versions |
| Qualcomm | Ar8035 Firmware | All versions |
| Qualcomm | C-V2x 9150 Firmware | All versions |
| Qualcomm | Csra6620 Firmware | All versions |
| Qualcomm | Csra6640 Firmware | All versions |
| Qualcomm | Csrb31024 Firmware | All versions |
| Qualcomm | Wcn3991 Firmware | All versions |
| Qualcomm | Wcn3998 Firmware | All versions |
| Qualcomm | Wcn6750 Firmware | All versions |
| Qualcomm | Qca6390 Firmware | All versions |
| Qualcomm | Wcn685x-5 Firmware | All versions |
| Qualcomm | Wcn685x-1 Firmware | All versions |
| Qualcomm | Wcn785x-1 Firmware | All versions |
| Qualcomm | Wcn785x-5 Firmware | All versions |
| Qualcomm | Mdm8207 Firmware | All versions |
| Qualcomm | Mdm8215 Firmware | All versions |
| Qualcomm | Mdm8215m Firmware | All versions |
| Qualcomm | Mdm8615m Firmware | All versions |
| Qualcomm | Mdm9215 Firmware | All versions |
| Qualcomm | Mdm9230 Firmware | All versions |
| Qualcomm | Mdm9250 Firmware | All versions |
| Qualcomm | Mdm9310 Firmware | All versions |
| Qualcomm | Mdm9330 Firmware | All versions |
| Qualcomm | Mdm9615 Firmware | All versions |
| Qualcomm | Mdm9615m Firmware | All versions |
| Qualcomm | Mdm9628 Firmware | All versions |
| Qualcomm | Mdm9630 Firmware | All versions |
| Qualcomm | Mdm9640 Firmware | All versions |
| Qualcomm | Mdm9650 Firmware | All versions |
| Qualcomm | Msm8108 Firmware | All versions |
| Qualcomm | Msm8209 Firmware | All versions |
| Qualcomm | Msm8608 Firmware | All versions |
| Qualcomm | Msm8909w Firmware | All versions |
| Qualcomm | Msm8996au Firmware | All versions |
| Qualcomm | Qca4004 Firmware | All versions |
| Qualcomm | Qca6174 Firmware | All versions |
| Qualcomm | Qca6174a Firmware | All versions |
| Qualcomm | Qca6310 Firmware | All versions |
| Qualcomm | Qca6320 Firmware | All versions |
| Qualcomm | Qca6335 Firmware | All versions |
| Qualcomm | Qca6391 Firmware | All versions |
| Qualcomm | Qca6420 Firmware | All versions |
| Qualcomm | Qca6421 Firmware | All versions |
Showing 50 of 242 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-40521?
Transient DOS due to improper authorization in Modem
How severe is CVE-2022-40521?
CVE-2022-40521 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-40521?
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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