CVE-2022-0995

Name: CVE-2022-0995
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-03-25T19:15:10.52+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 6.20%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-0995 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 6.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

6.20%

92.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Linux	Linux Kernel	>= 5.8, < 5.10.106	—
Linux	Linux Kernel	>= 5.11, < 5.15.29	—
Linux	Linux Kernel	>= 5.16, < 5.16.5	—
Linux	Linux Kernel	5.17	Rc1
Fedoraproject	Fedora	35	—
Netapp	H300e Firmware	All versions	—
Netapp	H300s Firmware	All versions	—
Netapp	H410c Firmware	All versions	—
Netapp	H410s Firmware	All versions	—
Netapp	H500e Firmware	All versions	—
Netapp	H500s Firmware	All versions	—
Netapp	H610c Firmware	All versions	—
Netapp	H610s Firmware	All versions	—
Netapp	H615c Firmware	All versions	—
Netapp	H700e Firmware	All versions	—
Netapp	H700s Firmware	All versions	—

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/166770/Linux-watch_queue-Filter-Out-Of-Bounds-Write.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/166815/Watch-Queue-Out-Of-Bounds-Write.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2063786Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=93ce93587d36493f2f86921fa79921b3cba63fbbPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220429-0001/Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/166770/Linux-watch_queue-Filter-Out-Of-Bounds-Write.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/166815/Watch-Queue-Out-Of-Bounds-Write.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2063786Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=93ce93587d36493f2f86921fa79921b3cba63fbbPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220429-0001/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 25, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-0995?

How severe is CVE-2022-0995?

CVE-2022-0995 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 6.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-0995?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST