Buffer overflow in Linux Linux_kernel
CVE-2022-0995
An out-of-bounds (OOB) memory write flaw was found in the Linux kernel’s watch_queue event notification subsystem. This flaw can overwrite parts of the kernel state, potentially allowing a local user to gain privileged access or cause a de…
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
EPSS: 0.062 (92.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- secalert@redhat.com (Patch, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC, Issue Tracking)
- secalert@redhat.com (Patch, x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)
- secalert@redhat.com (Exploit, VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
- secalert@redhat.com (Exploit, VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
- secalert@redhat.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Third Party Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-0995?
- CVE-2022-0995 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux Linux_kernel, classified under Out-of-bounds Write. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2022-03-25.
- How severe is CVE-2022-0995?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2022-0995 known to be exploited?
- 69 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.