Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2022-22058 is a high-severity Qualcomm Snapdragon kernel memory corruption flaw. It involves a use-after-free condition while processing ION handles. If exploited locally, it could let an attacker affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability on devices using affected Snapdragon components.
Executive priority
Treat this as a high-priority firmware and supplier-risk item. The business risk is highest where affected Snapdragon devices are widely deployed, unmanaged, safety-relevant, or difficult to patch. There is no provided evidence of active exploitation, so urgency should be driven by exposure and update availability.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-416 use-after-free in kernel handling of ION handles across multiple Snapdragon product families. CVSS 3.1 is 8.4 with local attack vector, low complexity, no privileges, no user interaction, unchanged scope, and high impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Likely exposure
Exposure is tied to devices containing the listed Qualcomm affected chips across Snapdragon Auto, Compute, Connectivity, Consumer IoT, Industrial IoT, Mobile, Voice and Music, and Wearables. Asset teams must map device models to Qualcomm component IDs because the CVE record lists chipset identifiers, not finished product names.
Exploitation context
The provided bundle marks KEV as false, and no cited source states active exploitation. The CVSS vector suggests local exploitation with no privileges or user interaction, but the bundle does not provide exploit maturity, proof-of-concept status, or exploitation prerequisites beyond local attack vector.
Researcher notes
The source bundle identifies the vulnerable area but does not include patch diffs, exploit details, or product-level OEM mappings. Validation should focus on component identification and vendor patch lineage, not assumptions about all devices using Snapdragon branding.
Mitigation direction
- Check Qualcomm's July 2022 bulletin for vendor guidance and update availability.
- Ask OEMs or device vendors whether affected models include the Qualcomm fix.
- Prioritize updates for managed mobile, IoT, automotive, and embedded devices using listed chips.
- Limit installation and execution of untrusted local applications where device policy allows.
- Monitor Qualcomm and OEM advisories for revised affected-product or remediation details.
Validation and detection
- Inventory device models and map them to Qualcomm chipset identifiers listed for this CVE.
- Confirm firmware or BSP security patch levels with OEM documentation.
- Check whether Qualcomm July 2022 bulletin fixes are included in deployed builds.
- Review MDM, EDR, or fleet telemetry for unmanaged affected devices.
- Document exceptions where OEMs have not published remediation status.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 8.4 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H2.55.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
8.4HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.qualcomm.com/company/product-security/bulletins/july-2022-bulletinCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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CWE details
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Use After Free
Use After Free represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.