CVE-2022-4139

High

An incorrect TLB flush issue was found in the Linux kernel’s GPU i915 kernel driver, potentially leading to random memory corruption or data leaks. This flaw could allow a local user to crash the system or escalate their privileges on the system.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2023-01-27
Last modified 2025-03-28
CVSS version 3.1
Patch available
Awaiting data

CVSS 3.1 score

7.8

out of 10
High
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness type

CWE-281

CVE-2022-4139 is classified as CWE-281

See CWE-281 on MITRE CWE for full details on this weakness type.

References

The following references provide additional information about CVE-2022-4139 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.

Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2022-4139?

    CVE-2022-4139 is a High severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 out of 10 . CVE-2022-4139 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2022-4139?

    CVE-2022-4139 has a CVSS score of 7.8 out of 10, rated High severity (CVSS 3.1). The vector string is CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2022-4139?

    No patch is currently available for CVE-2022-4139. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.

  • Is CVE-2022-4139 actively exploited?

    No — CVE-2022-4139 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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