Vulnerability in Linux Linux_kernel

CVE-2022-22972

VMware Workspace ONE Access, Identity Manager and vRealize Automation contain an authentication bypass vulnerability affecting local domain users. A malicious actor with network access to the UI may be able to obtain administrative access…

EPSS: 0.558 (98.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 9.8 (Critical). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-22972?
CVE-2022-22972 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Linux Linux_kernel. CVSS score: 9.8/10. Published 2022-05-20.
How severe is CVE-2022-22972?
Critical severity. CVSS v3 base score is 9.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2022-22972 known to be exploited?
40 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.