CVE-2022-4127

Name: CVE-2022-4127
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-11-28T22:15:11.053+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.21%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-4127 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A NULL pointer dereference issue was discovered in the Linux kernel in io_files_update_with_index_alloc. A local user could use this flaw to potentially crash the system causing a denial of service.. EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A NULL pointer dereference issue was discovered in the Linux kernel in io_files_update_with_index_alloc. A local user could use this flaw to potentially crash the system causing a denial of service.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.21%

10.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-476

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Linux	Linux Kernel	5.19	Rc1

References

https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/d785a773bed966a75ca1f11d108ae1897189975bPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://lore.kernel.org/all/d5a19c1e-9968-e22e-5917-c3139c5e7e89%40kernel.dk/Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/d785a773bed966a75ca1f11d108ae1897189975bPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://lore.kernel.org/all/d5a19c1e-9968-e22e-5917-c3139c5e7e89%40kernel.dk/Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 28, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-4127?

A NULL pointer dereference issue was discovered in the Linux kernel in io_files_update_with_index_alloc. A local user could use this flaw to potentially crash the system causing a denial of service.

How severe is CVE-2022-4127?

CVE-2022-4127 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-4127?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2022-4127?

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Source: NVD / NIST