CVE-2022-0135: An out-of-bounds write issue was found in the VirGL virtual OpenGL renderer (virglrenderer)

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CVE-2022-0135 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting virglrenderer, enterprise linux, debian linux. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An out-of-bounds write issue was found in the VirGL virtual OpenGL renderer (virglrenderer). This flaw allows a malicious guest to create a specially crafted virgil resource and then issue a VIRTGPU_EXECBUFFER ioctl, leading to a denial of service or possible code execution.

Why this priority

High severity
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 65%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-787
Published	2022-08-25
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Red Hat, Inc. · Vendor: debian · redhat · virglrenderer project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-08-25 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:20 UTCUpdated Record last modified

virglrenderer project virglrenderer UPGRADE

Affected: >= 0.8.1 and < 0.10.0

Fixed in: 0.10.0

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.8.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy virglrenderer || rpm -q virglrenderer || virglrenderer --version

2. UPGRADE to 0.10.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade virglrenderer

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade virglrenderer

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.8.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison virglrenderer sudo apt install virglrenderer=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.8.1> sudo apt-mark hold virglrenderer

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list virglrenderer sudo dnf downgrade virglrenderer-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.8.1> sudo dnf versionlock add virglrenderer

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

redhat enterprise linux MITIGATE

Affected: 8.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 8.0

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

debian debian linux MITIGATE

Affected: 10.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 10.0

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-0135?

virglrenderer: upgrade to 0.10.0; enterprise linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; debian linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-0135 being exploited?

CVE-2022-0135 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2022-0135 affect?

CVE-2022-0135 affects virglrenderer, enterprise linux, debian linux. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). An out-of-bounds write issue was found in the VirGL virtual OpenGL renderer (virglrenderer). This flaw allows a malicious guest to create a specially crafted virgil resource and then issue a VIRTGPU_EXECBUFFER ioctl, leading to a denial of

How urgent is CVE-2022-0135?

Priority 41/100. High severity; On your watchlist

Software pages

Debian vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2022-0175 MEDIUM 5.5 DOWNGRADE MITIGATE A flaw was found in the VirGL virtual OpenGL renderer (virglrenderer)

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