Actively exploited in the wild
Linux Kernel Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability
Linux - Kernel · Listed in the CISA KEV since 2026-08-26. This indicates confirmed attacks in production environments.
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.
CVE-2022-0995
HighCVSS 7.8KEVExploitation Probability (EPSS)
Very high risk93th percentile - higher than 93% of all known CVEs
Summary
An out-of-bounds memory write flaw was found in the Linux kernel's watch_queue event notification subsystem, which can overwrite parts of kernel state.
Risk Assessment
A local user can exploit this vulnerability to gain privileged access or cause a denial of service, threatening system integrity.
Recommendation
Update the Linux kernel to a version that includes the fix for CVE-2022-0995.
Original NVD description (English source)
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.