Vulnerability Intelligence Report
Linux Kernel Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability
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 denial of service on the system.
CISA KEV
SSVC: Active Exploitation
CVSS Base Score
7.8
HIGH
Exploitability:1.9
Impact Score:5.9
EPSS Probability:6.34%
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SSVC Action
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Weaknesses (CWE)
CWE-787 ↗CWE-787
Affected Products & Versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected Versions |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | kernel | kernel 5.17 rc8 (affected) |
References & Technical Advisories
No reference links found.
Threat Intelligence Signals
Identity & Timeline
| Status | PUBLISHED |
| Assigning Authority | Red Hat, Inc. · Vendor · USA |
| Reserved | 2022-03-16T00:00:00 |
| Published | 2022-03-25T18:03:08 |
| Last Updated | 2026-08-27T03:56:36 |
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