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CVE-2021-22555

VendorLinux
ProductKernel
Known exploitedYes
Added to CISA KEVOctober 6, 2025
KEV due dateOctober 27, 2025
Known ransomware useNot identified by CISA

Linux Kernel contains a heap out-of-bounds write vulnerability that could allow an attacker to gain privileges or cause a DoS (via heap memory corruption) through user name space.

Required action

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

CISA KEV status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog. Known ransomware campaign use: Unknown.

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