CVE-2022-0995
7.8
HIGH
CVSS 3.1
EPSS 6.2%
Description
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.
How to fix CVE-2022-0995
To remediate CVE-2022-0995, upgrade the affected package to a fixed version below.
- Debian/linux—upgrade to 5.10.106-1 or later
Is CVE-2022-0995 being exploited?
Moderate — EPSS is 6.2%. Track this CVE but it's not at the top of the prioritisation list.
Affected packages (1)
- from 0, < 5.10.106-1
CVSS scores
| Source | Version | Severity | Vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| osv | CVSS 3.1 | HIGH7.8 | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |