CVE WatchAug 27, 2026

CVE-2022-0995

Linux Kernel Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability

CVSS

7.8

High

EPSS

9.4%

p95

KEV

YES

Aug 26, 2026

Exploit Today

0-100

Published: Mar 25, 2022 · Last modified: Aug 27, 2026 · CWE-787

EPSS · 30d

6.2%EPSS · 30 days9.5%

2026-08-222026-09-19

KEV catalog record

Product

Linux / Kernel

Vulnerability

Linux Kernel Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability

Added to KEV

Aug 26, 2026

Remediate by

Sep 9, 2026

Known ransomware use

Summary description

Linux Kernel contains an out-of-bounds memory write vulnerability which could allow a local user to gain privileged access or cause a denial of service on the system.

Required action

Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines.

Notes

This vulnerability affects an open-source component, third-party library, protocol, or proprietary implementation that could be used by different products. For more information, please see: https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=93ce93587d36493f2f86921fa79921b3cba63fbb ; BOD 26-04: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk ; Forensics Triage Requirements: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-implementation-guidance-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-0995

Technical 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.

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