CVE-2022-40529 Improper access control in Kernel
A root process can trigger memory corruption in the kernel due to improper access control, potentially leading to code execution or privilege escalation.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2022-40529?
CVE-2022-40529 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Qualcomm Aqt1000 Firmware, published on 6 Jun 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Memory corruption due to improper access control in kernel while processing a mapping request from root process.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-40529?
It affects 196 products.
Products include Qualcomm Aqt1000 Firmware, Qualcomm Ar8031 Firmware, Qualcomm Ar8035 Firmware, Qualcomm C-V2x 9150 Firmware, Qualcomm Csra6620 Firmware, Qualcomm Csra6640 Firmware and 190 more.
How do I fix CVE-2022-40529?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-40529 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2022-40529 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-40529 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Qualcomm Aqt1000 Firmware
- CVE-2025-21479 Qualcomm Multiple Chipsets Incorrect Authorization
- CVE-2025-21480 Qualcomm Multiple Chipsets Incorrect Authorization
- CVE-2023-28562 Buffer Copy Without Checking Size of Input in QESL
- CVE-2022-40514 Buffer copy without checking size of input in WLAN Firmware
- CVE-2022-22096 Memory corruption in Snapdragon Connectivity, Snapdragon Mobile
Sources
Also known as GHSA-h382-3gxp-25cx.