CVE-2022-40522
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.12%
Last modified
CVE-2022-40522 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Memory corruption in Linux Networking due to double free while handling a hyp-assign.. EPSS estimates a 0.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Memory corruption in Linux Networking due to double free while handling a hyp-assign.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Qualcomm | Csr8811 Firmware | All versions |
| Qualcomm | Wcn3991 Firmware | All versions |
| Qualcomm | Wcn3998 Firmware | All versions |
| Qualcomm | Ipq6000 Firmware | All versions |
| Qualcomm | Ipq6005 Firmware | All versions |
| Qualcomm | Ipq6010 Firmware | All versions |
| Qualcomm | Ipq6018 Firmware | All versions |
| Qualcomm | Ipq6028 Firmware | All versions |
| Qualcomm | Ipq9008 Firmware | All versions |
| Qualcomm | Ipq9574 Firmware | All versions |
| Qualcomm | Qca4024 Firmware | All versions |
| Qualcomm | Qca6574a Firmware | All versions |
| Qualcomm | Qca6574au Firmware | All versions |
| Qualcomm | Qca6595au Firmware | All versions |
| Qualcomm | Qca6696 Firmware | All versions |
| Qualcomm | Qca8072 Firmware | All versions |
| Qualcomm | Qca8075 Firmware | All versions |
| Qualcomm | Qca8081 Firmware | All versions |
| Qualcomm | Qca8082 Firmware | All versions |
| Qualcomm | Qca8084 Firmware | All versions |
| Qualcomm | Qca8085 Firmware | All versions |
| Qualcomm | Qca8386 Firmware | All versions |
| Qualcomm | Qcn5021 Firmware | All versions |
| Qualcomm | Qcn5022 Firmware | All versions |
| Qualcomm | Qcn5052 Firmware | All versions |
| Qualcomm | Qcn5121 Firmware | All versions |
| Qualcomm | Qcn5122 Firmware | All versions |
| Qualcomm | Qcn5152 Firmware | All versions |
| Qualcomm | Qcn6023 Firmware | All versions |
| Qualcomm | Qcn6024 Firmware | All versions |
| Qualcomm | Qcn9000 Firmware | All versions |
| Qualcomm | Qcn9022 Firmware | All versions |
| Qualcomm | Qcn9024 Firmware | All versions |
| Qualcomm | Qcn9070 Firmware | All versions |
| Qualcomm | Qcn9072 Firmware | All versions |
| Qualcomm | Qcn9074 Firmware | All versions |
| Qualcomm | Qcn9274 Firmware | All versions |
| Qualcomm | Sa6145p Firmware | All versions |
| Qualcomm | Sa6150p Firmware | All versions |
| Qualcomm | Sa6155 Firmware | All versions |
| Qualcomm | Sa6155p Firmware | All versions |
| Qualcomm | Sa8145p Firmware | All versions |
| Qualcomm | Sa8150p Firmware | All versions |
| Qualcomm | Sa8155 Firmware | All versions |
| Qualcomm | Sa8155p Firmware | All versions |
| Qualcomm | Sa8195p Firmware | All versions |
| Qualcomm | Sm7250p Firmware | All versions |
| Qualcomm | Sm7250-Aa Firmware | All versions |
| Qualcomm | Sm7250-Ab Firmware | All versions |
| Qualcomm | Sm7250-Ac Firmware | All versions |
Showing 50 of 54 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-40522?
Memory corruption in Linux Networking due to double free while handling a hyp-assign.
How severe is CVE-2022-40522?
CVE-2022-40522 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-40522?
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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