Status: KEV
| Advisory ID: CVE-2022-0995
Key Details
| CVE | CVE-2022-0995 |
| Vulnerability Name | Linux Kernel Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability |
| CVSS Score / Version | 7.8 (High) / CVSS v3.1 |
| Updated | 2026-09-22 |
| CVSS Vector | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| CVSS Prose | attack vector is local; attack complexity is low; privileges required is low; user interaction is none; scope is unchanged; confidentiality impact is high; integrity impact is high; availability impact is high. |
| Affected products | see table below |
| Exploitation status | Listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, indicating confirmed active exploitation. |
| Classified as | CWE-787 (Out-of-bounds Write) |
| KEV listing | Added to CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog on 2026-08-26. |
| Exploitation prediction (EPSS) | 8.79% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days (95% percentile) -- FIRST.org's EPSS model. |
| Federal remediation deadline | 2026-09-09 (CISA KEV, Binding Operational Directive). |
Affected Products, Subsystems & Sectors
| Subsystems | Core Infrastructure |
| Sectors | All Sectors |
What to Know
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.
What to Do
Monitor Linux, fedoraproject, and netapp's web pages for any future patch releases.
References
KEV Required Action