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CVE-2022-0995

kernel: kernel bug in the watch_queue subsystem

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Severity

Important

Red Hat Product Security

7.8

CVSS 3.1

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Published · March 11, 2022

Updated · August 27, 2026

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.

Statement

There was no shipped kernel version that was seen affected by this problem.

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

No mitigation is specified in collected source.

CVSS / CWE

CVSS 3.1 · 7.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CWE-787 · Out-of-bounds Write