CVE-2022-1116 Integer overflow in Kernel

What is CVE-2022-1116?

CVE-2022-1116 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux kernel, published on 17 May 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Integer Overflow or Wraparound vulnerability in io_uring of Linux Kernel allows local attacker to cause memory corruption and escalate privileges to root. This issue affects: Linux Kernel versions prior to 5.4.189; version 5.4.24 and later versions.

Weakness: CWE-190

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-1116?

It affects 5 products.

Products include Linux kernel, Netapp H300s Firmware, Netapp H410s Firmware, Netapp H500s Firmware, Netapp H700s Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2022-1116?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2022-1116 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-1116 exists.

Other vulnerabilities in Linux kernel

• CVE-2026-53266 Linux Kernel Out-of-Bounds Write Exploited High 8.8
• CVE-2013-6282 Linux Kernel Improper Input Validation Exploited High 8.8
• CVE-2022-0185 Linux Kernel Heap-Based Buffer Overflow Exploited High 8.4
• CVE-2013-2094 Linux Kernel Privilege Escalation Exploited High 8.4
• CVE-2026-53362 Linux Kernel Unspecified Exploited High 7.8

All Linux kernel vulnerabilities

Sources

• CVE record
• NVD
• OSV
• GitHub advisory
• How this page is made

Also known as A-234020136, GHSA-rjw7-cp46-vrpf, PUB-A-234020136, SUSE-SU-2022:3080-1, UBUNTU-CVE-2022-1116.