CVE-2022-33289 Improper validation of array index in Modem
Memory corruption in Qualcomm Snapdragon Modem allows attackers to execute code or escalate privileges via malformed APDU messages.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2022-33289?
CVE-2022-33289 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Qualcomm 315 5g Iot Modem Firmware, published on 4 Apr 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Memory corruption occurs in Modem due to improper validation of array index when malformed APDU is sent from card.
Weakness: CWE-129
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-33289?
It affects 226 products.
Products include Qualcomm 315 5g Iot Modem Firmware, Qualcomm 7wcn785x-1 Firmware, Qualcomm 8905 Firmware, Qualcomm 8909 Firmware, Qualcomm 8917 Firmware, Qualcomm 8920 Firmware and 220 more.
How do I fix CVE-2022-33289?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-33289 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2022-33289 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-33289 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Qualcomm 315 5g Iot Modem Firmware
- CVE-2023-33107 Qualcomm Multiple Chipsets Integer Overflow
- CVE-2023-33063 Qualcomm Multiple Chipsets Use-After-Free
- CVE-2025-27034 Improper Validation of Array Index in Multi-Mode Call Processor
- CVE-2023-22388 Use of Out-of-range Pointer Offset in Multi-mode Call Processor
- CVE-2023-28578 Improper Input Validation in Services
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qgph-86jf-wcq5.