How severe is CVE-2022-2132?

CVE-2022-2132 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-2132 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-2132?

CVE-2022-2132 primarily affects Redhat Enterprise Linux Fast Datapath. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2132?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-2132 published?

CVE-2022-2132 was published on 2022-08-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-2132

CVE-2022-2132 is a high-severity vulnerability in Redhat Enterprise Linux Fast Datapath with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-791.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-791
Affected product: Redhat Enterprise Linux Fast Datapath
Published: 2022-08-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A permissive list of allowed inputs flaw was found in DPDK. This issue allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service triggered by sending a crafted Vhost header to DPDK.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-2132?: A permissive list of allowed inputs flaw was found in DPDK. This issue allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service triggered by sending a crafted Vhost header to DPDK.
How severe is CVE-2022-2132?: CVE-2022-2132 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-2132 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-2132?: CVE-2022-2132 primarily affects Redhat Enterprise Linux Fast Datapath. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-2132?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-2132 published?: CVE-2022-2132 was published on 2022-08-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (12)

cpe:2.3:a:dpdk:data_plane_development_kit:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:36:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:enterprise_linux_fast_datapath:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:enterprise_linux_fast_datapath:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:enterprise_linux_fast_datapath:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:openshift_container_platform:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:openstack_platform:13.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:virtualization:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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