{
  "cveId": "CVE-2022-0995",
  "url": "https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2022-0995",
  "summary": "CVE-2022-0995 is fixed in linux on 1 platform, first by DEBIAN-CVE-2022-0995, released March 25, 2022. It is being exploited: CISA added it to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on August 26, 2026. Patch Radar priority: Patch now.",
  "title": "linux: An out-of-bounds (OOB) memory write flaw was found in the Linux kernel\u2019s watch_queue event notification subsystem",
  "description": "An out-of-bounds (OOB) memory write flaw was found in the Linux kernel\u2019s 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.",
  "published": "2022-03-25T19:15:10Z",
  "severity": "high",
  "cvss": 7.8,
  "cvssVector": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
  "epss": 0.08859,
  "epssPercentile": 0.95238,
  "priority": "Patch now",
  "priorityTier": 1,
  "exploited": true,
  "vendorExploited": false,
  "disclosed": false,
  "kev": {
    "added": "2026-08-26T00:00:00Z",
    "due": "2026-08-29T00:00:00Z",
    "ransomware": false,
    "requiredAction": "Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA\u2019s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA\u2019s \u201CForensics Triage Requirements\u201D (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset\u0027s internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines."
  },
  "fixes": [
    {
      "platform": "linux",
      "product": "linux",
      "release": "Debian 12.15 (bookworm)",
      "fixedVersion": "5.16.18-1",
      "fix": "DEBIAN-CVE-2022-0995",
      "url": "https://patchblox.com/security/fix/linux/debian-cve-2022-0995",
      "released": "2022-03-25T19:15:10Z"
    },
    {
      "platform": "linux",
      "product": "linux",
      "release": "Debian 13.5 (trixie)",
      "fixedVersion": "5.16.18-1",
      "fix": "DEBIAN-CVE-2022-0995",
      "url": "https://patchblox.com/security/fix/linux/debian-cve-2022-0995",
      "released": "2022-03-25T19:15:10Z"
    },
    {
      "platform": "linux",
      "product": "linux",
      "release": "Debian 14",
      "fixedVersion": "5.16.18-1",
      "fix": "DEBIAN-CVE-2022-0995",
      "url": "https://patchblox.com/security/fix/linux/debian-cve-2022-0995",
      "released": "2022-03-25T19:15:10Z"
    }
  ],
  "noFixYet": [],
  "dataAsOf": "2026-11-08T00:53:09Z",
  "attribution": {
    "text": "Data: Patchblox Patch Radar",
    "url": "https://patchblox.com/security/patch-radar",
    "terms": "https://patchblox.com/security/patch-radar/use-the-data"
  }
}