CVE-2022-0995

High7.8 Published on Mar 25, 2022

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.

Actively exploited

  • In the CISA exploited-vulnerabilities catalogue since Aug 26, 2026
  • US federal agencies must remediate it by Aug 29, 2026 (BOD 22-01)
  • First attack observed 1608 days after disclosure

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.

Source: CISA KEV · Sep 8, 2026 Aug 26, 2026 Aug 26, 2026 Aug 20, 2026

CVSS score7.8 / 10CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness type (CWE)CWE-787, CWE-787
Vendorsnetapp, linux, fedoraproject

Affected products

VendorsProductVersions
linuxlinux kernel< 5.10.106
fedoraprojectfedora35
netapph300e firmware-
netapph300e-
netapph300s firmware-
netapph300s-
netapph410c firmware-
netapph410c-
netapph410s firmware-
netapph410s-
netapph500e firmware-
netapph500e-
netapph500s firmware-
netapph500s-
netapph610c firmware-
netapph610c-
netapph610s firmware-
netapph610s-
netapph615c firmware-
netapph615c-
netapph700e firmware-
netapph700e-
netapph700s firmware-
netapph700s-

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