How severe is CVE-2022-4964?

CVE-2022-4964 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-4964 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-4964?

CVE-2022-4964 affects Canonical Ubuntu Pipewire-pulse. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-4964?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2022-4964 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2022-4964 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2022-52216.

When was CVE-2022-4964 published?

CVE-2022-4964 was published on 2024-01-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-4964

CVE-2022-4964 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Canonical Ubuntu Pipewire-pulse with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-276.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (20th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2022-52216
Weakness: CWE-276
Affected product: Canonical Ubuntu Pipewire-pulse
Published: 2024-01-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Ubuntu's pipewire-pulse in snap grants microphone access even when the snap interface for audio-record is not set.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-4964?: Ubuntu's pipewire-pulse in snap grants microphone access even when the snap interface for audio-record is not set.
How severe is CVE-2022-4964?: CVE-2022-4964 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-4964 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-4964?: CVE-2022-4964 affects Canonical Ubuntu Pipewire-pulse. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-4964?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2022-4964 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2022-4964 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2022-52216.
When was CVE-2022-4964 published?: CVE-2022-4964 was published on 2024-01-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:canonical:ubuntu_pipewire-pulse:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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