Threat intelligence report · CISA KEV

CVE-2021-22555: Linux Kernel Heap Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability

Linux Kernel contains a heap out-of-bounds write vulnerability that could allow an attacker to gain privileges or cause a DoS (via heap memory corruption) through user name space. Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

· high severity · unattributed attribution

Evidence and provenance

Original source
CISA KEV report ↗
Published
2025-10-06T00:00:00Z
Confidence basis
No actor match
Record ID
acb3df070480263c4c7b

Vulnerabilities

CVE-2021-22555

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