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CVE-2022-30594: The Linux kernel before 5.17.2 mishandles seccomp permissions

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CVE-2022-30594 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting linux kernel, debian linux, solidfire\, enterprise sds \& hci storage node. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Linux kernel before 5.17.2 mishandles seccomp permissions. The PTRACE_SEIZE code path allows attackers to bypass intended restrictions on setting the PT_SUSPEND_SECCOMP flag.

Why this priority

  • High severity
  • Public exploit reference
  • On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score7.8 (High)
Attack vectorLocal
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededLow
User interactionNone
EPSS exploit chance0.8% (top 44%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-862
Published2022-05-12
Last modified2026-06-17
Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: debian · linux · netapp

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

linux linux kernel UPGRADE
Affected: < 4.19.238 · >= 4.20 and < 5.4.189 · >= 5.5.0 and < 5.10.110 · >= 5.11 and < 5.15.33 · >= 5.16.0 and < 5.16.19 · >= 5.17 and < 5.17.2
Fixed in: 4.19.238, 5.4.189, 5.10.110, 5.15.33, 5.16.19, 5.17.2
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
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: 9.0 · 10.0
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 9.0
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.
netapp solidfire\, enterprise sds \& hci storage node MITIGATE
Affected: all versions
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy solidfire-enterprise-sds--hci-storage-node || rpm -q solidfire-enterprise-sds--hci-storage-node || solidfire-enterprise-sds--hci-storage-node --version
No fixed or unaffected release known
Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.
netapp solidfire \& hci management node MITIGATE
Affected: all versions
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy solidfire--hci-management-node || rpm -q solidfire--hci-management-node || solidfire--hci-management-node --version
No fixed or unaffected release known
Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.
netapp hci compute node MITIGATE
Affected: all versions
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
Firmware
Install the latest firmware from the vendor advisory; if none, apply the vendor workaround.
netapp 8300 firmware MITIGATE
Affected: all versions
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
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-2022-30594?

linux kernel: upgrade to 4.19.238, 5.4.189, 5.10.110, 5.15.33, 5.16.19, 5.17.2; debian linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; solidfire\, enterprise sds \& hci storage node: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-30594 being exploited?

CVE-2022-30594 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-2022-30594 affect?

CVE-2022-30594 affects linux kernel, debian linux, solidfire\, enterprise sds \& hci storage node. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). The Linux kernel before 5.17.2 mishandles seccomp permissions. The PTRACE_SEIZE code path allows attackers to bypass intended restrictions on setting the PT_SUSPEND_SECCOMP flag.

How urgent is CVE-2022-30594?

Priority 51/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; On your watchlist

Software pages

Linux kernel vulnerabilities · Debian vulnerabilities

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