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CVE-2022-0995

HIGHCVSS 3.1 · 7.8 · NIST NVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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: known exploited

Added: 2026-08-26 · Due: 2026-08-29

Known ransomware use: Unknown

EPSS: 8.86% · Percentile: 95.2%

As of 2026-10-27

EPSS estimates exploitation probability over the next 30 days. KEV due dates apply to US federal civilian agencies. Confirm your affected versions in vendor advisories.

CWE: CWE-787 · Published: 2022-03-25T19:15:10.520 · Modified: 2026-08-27T04:16:39.223

Sources: NIST NVD, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS. NVD and EPSS cached up to 6 hours; KEV up to 12 hours.

All CVSS assessments
  • CVSS 3.1: 7.8 (HIGH) · NIST NVD
    CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
  • CVSS 3.1: 7.8 (HIGH) · 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
    CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
  • CVSS 2.0: 7.2 (HIGH) · NIST NVD
    AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

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