CVE-2022-0330
kernel: possible privileges escalation due to missing TLB flush
Severity
ImportantRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · January 25, 2022
Updated · August 7, 2026
Description
A random memory access flaw was found in the Linux kernel’s GPU i915 kernel driver functionality in the way a user may run malicious code on the GPU. This flaw allows a local user to crash the system or escalate their privileges on the system.
Statement
For the Red Hat Enterprise Linux default configuration, the issue occurs only if a local user is running malicious code on GPU. The GPU is used and the user is required to have privileges to access the i915 Intel GPU.
CVSS score applicability
The CVSS score(s) listed for this vulnerability do not reflect the associated product's status, and are included for informational purposes to better understand the severity of this vulnerability.
Mitigation
Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options don't meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base, or stability.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 7CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE-281 · Improper Preservation of Permissions