CVE-2022-4139

Name: CVE-2022-4139
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-01-27T18:15:15.74+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.25%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-4139 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An incorrect TLB flush issue was found in the Linux kernel’s GPU i915 kernel driver, potentially leading to random memory corruption or data leaks. This flaw could allow a local user to crash the system or escalate their privileges on the system.. EPSS estimates a 0.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An incorrect TLB flush issue was found in the Linux kernel’s GPU i915 kernel driver, potentially leading to random memory corruption or data leaks. This flaw could allow a local user to crash the system or 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

0.25%

16.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Linux	Linux Kernel	>= 5.4, < 5.4.226
Linux	Linux Kernel	>= 5.5, < 5.10.157
Linux	Linux Kernel	>= 5.11, < 5.15.81
Linux	Linux Kernel	>= 5.16, < 6.0.11
Linux	Linux Kernel	6.1

References

https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2147572Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230309-0004/Third Party Advisory
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/11/30/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2147572Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230309-0004/Third Party Advisory
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/11/30/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 27, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-4139?

How severe is CVE-2022-4139?

CVE-2022-4139 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-4139?

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