CVE-2022-1043

8.8 HIGH 4% exploit odds Fix listed

What it is

A flaw was found in the Linux kernel’s io_uring implementation. This flaw allows an attacker with a local account to corrupt system memory, crash the system or escalate privileges.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited locally on the machine with a low-privilege account. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.
Exploit odds: 3.8% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2022-08-29 15:15 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-17 04:21 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 3.8% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 8.8 HIGH (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2022-08-29 15:15 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-17 04:21 UTC
Exploit probability: 3.8% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness: CWE-416 · Use after free
Record status: Modified

Affected

Linux Kernel < 5.10.61
Linux Kernel < 5.13.13

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 8.8

Attack vector: Local
Complexity: Low
Privileges needed: Low
User interaction: None
Scope: Changed
Confidentiality: High
Integrity: High
Availability: High

Raw vector

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

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record