CVE-2022-40536: qualcomm, inc. snapdragon Improper Authorization
CVSS: 7.5v3.1HighModified
Published 06-06-2023Last modified 03-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2022-40536 is a high (CVSS 7.5) Improper Authorization vulnerability in qualcomm, inc. snapdragon. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 32.7% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.5/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.40%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 06-06-2023PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 03-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Transient DOS due to improper authentication in modem while receiving plain TLB OTA request message from network.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionHigh 7.5Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST7.5HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
0.40%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
33%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.40% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.40%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-285Improper AuthorizationThe product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.
- CWE-287Improper AuthenticationWhen an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct.
Affected systems
Qualcomm81 products
Qualcomm, inc.1 product
- snapdragon315 5G IoT Modem | AR8035 | FastConnect 6200 | FastConnect 6700 | FastConnect 6800 | FastConnect 6900 | FastConnect 7800 | QCA6391 | QCA6421 | QCA6426 | QCA6431 | QCA6436 | QCA6574A | QCA6574AU | QCA6595AU | QCA6696 | QCA6698AQ | QCA8081 | QCA8337 | QCM4490 | QCM6490 | QCN6024 | QCN9024 | QCS4490 | QCS6490 | QCS8550 | SD855 | SD865 5G | SD888 | SDX55 | SDX57M | SM4450 | SM7250P | SM7315 | SM7325P | Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 Mobile Platform | Snapdragon 480 5G Mobile Platform | Snapdragon 480+ 5G Mobile Platform (SM4350-AC) | Snapdragon 690 5G Mobile Platform | Snapdragon 695 5G Mobile Platform | Snapdragon 750G 5G Mobile Platform | Snapdragon 765 5G Mobile Platform (SM7250-AA) | Snapdragon 765G 5G Mobile Platform (SM7250-AB) | Snapdragon 768G 5G Mobile Platform (SM7250-AC) | Snapdragon 778G 5G Mobile Platform | Snapdragon 778G+ 5G Mobile Platform (SM7325-AE) | Snapdragon 780G 5G Mobile Platform | Snapdragon 782G Mobile Platform (SM7325-AF) | Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3 Compute | Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Mobile Platform | Snapdragon 855 Mobile Platform | Snapdragon 855+/860 Mobile Platform (SM8150-AC) | Snapdragon 865 5G Mobile Platform | Snapdragon 865+ 5G Mobile Platform (SM8250-AB) | Snapdragon 870 5G Mobile Platform (SM8250-AC) | Snapdragon 888 5G Mobile Platform | Snapdragon 888+ 5G Mobile Platform (SM8350-AC) | Snapdragon Auto 5G Modem-RF | Snapdragon X55 5G Modem-RF System | Snapdragon X65 5G Modem-RF System | Snapdragon X70 Modem-RF System | Snapdragon XR2 5G Platform | SXR2130 | WCD9341 | WCD9360 | WCD9370 | WCD9375 | WCD9380 | WCD9385 | WCN3950 | WCN3988 | WCN6740 | WSA8810 | WSA8815 | WSA8830 | WSA8832 | WSA8835
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