CVE-2022-0998

Name: CVE-2022-0998
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-03-30T16:15:11.237+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.36%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-0998 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An integer overflow flaw was found in the Linux kernel’s virtio device driver code in the way a user triggers the vhost_vdpa_config_validate function. This flaw allows a local user to crash or potentially escalate their privileges on the system.. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An integer overflow flaw was found in the Linux kernel’s virtio device driver code in the way a user triggers the vhost_vdpa_config_validate function. This flaw allows a local user to crash or potentially escalate their privileges 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

0.36%

28.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Linux	Linux Kernel	>= 5.7, < 5.10.88
Linux	Linux Kernel	>= 5.11, < 5.15.11
Netapp	H300s Firmware	All versions
Netapp	H500s Firmware	All versions
Netapp	H700s Firmware	All versions
Netapp	H300e Firmware	All versions
Netapp	H500e Firmware	All versions
Netapp	H700e Firmware	All versions
Netapp	H410s Firmware	All versions
Netapp	H410c Firmware	All versions

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/04/02/1Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://lore.kernel.org/netdev/20220123001216.2460383-13-sashal%40kernel.org/
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220513-0003/Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/04/02/1Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://lore.kernel.org/netdev/20220123001216.2460383-13-sashal%40kernel.org/
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220513-0003/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 30, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-0998?

How severe is CVE-2022-0998?

CVE-2022-0998 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-0998?

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