How severe is CVE-2026-22164?

CVE-2026-22164 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, 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-2026-22164 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-22164?

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.

Does CVE-2026-22164 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-22164 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-35082.

When was CVE-2026-22164 published?

CVE-2026-22164 was published on 2026-06-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-22164

CVE-2026-22164 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-122.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-35082
Weakness: CWE-122
Published: 2026-06-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Software installed and run as a non-privileged user may conduct improper GPU system calls to corrupt kernel heap memory. By creating resources of certain types and presenting a set of parameters to the affected interface the exploit can be used to corrupt kernel memory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-22164?: Software installed and run as a non-privileged user may conduct improper GPU system calls to corrupt kernel heap memory. By creating resources of certain types and presenting a set of parameters to the affected interface the exploit can be used to corrupt kernel memory.
How severe is CVE-2026-22164?: CVE-2026-22164 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, 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-2026-22164 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-22164?: 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.
Does CVE-2026-22164 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-22164 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-35082.
When was CVE-2026-22164 published?: CVE-2026-22164 was published on 2026-06-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.imaginationtech.com/gpu-driver-vulnerabilities/

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