CVE-2022-22942
CVE-2022-22942 is a high-severity vulnerability in Vmware Photon Os with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-416.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-416
- Affected product: Vmware Photon Os
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- Last modified:
Description
The vmwgfx driver contains a local privilege escalation vulnerability that allows unprivileged users to gain access to files opened by other processes on the system through a dangling 'file' pointer.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-22942?
- The vmwgfx driver contains a local privilege escalation vulnerability that allows unprivileged users to gain access to files opened by other processes on the system through a dangling 'file' pointer.
- How severe is CVE-2022-22942?
- CVE-2022-22942 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2022-22942 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-22942?
- CVE-2022-22942 primarily affects Vmware Photon Os. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-22942?
- 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-2022-22942 published?
- CVE-2022-22942 was published on 2023-12-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/vmware/photon/wiki/Security-Update-3.0-356
- https://github.com/vmware/photon/wiki/Security-Update-4.0-148
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/01/27/4
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:o:vmware:photon_os:3.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:vmware:photon_os:4.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
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