CVE-2022-0995: Linux Kernel Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability

Required action (CISA's text)

Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (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's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines.

Description (NVD)

Linux Kernel contains an out-of-bounds memory write vulnerability which could allow a local user to gain privileged access or cause a denial of service on the system.

SOURCES

• CISA KEVCISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog

Other Linux flaws

• CVE-2026-46300: Linux Kernel Missing Initialization of a Variable Vulnerability
• CVE-2026-53266: Linux Kernel Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability
• CVE-2025-39964: Linux Kernel Race Condition Vulnerability
• CVE-2025-39682: Linux Kernel Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions Vulnerability
• CVE-2026-53362: Linux Kernel Unspecified Vulnerability

Data from NVD, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS and vendor advisories. Updated 10 Nov 2026.