CVE-2022-36280: An out-of-bounds(OOB) memory access vulnerability was found in vmwgfx driver in drivers/gpu/vmxgfx/vmxgfx_kms.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-36280?

linux kernel: upgrade to newer than 5.13.0-52; debian linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-36280 being exploited?

CVE-2022-36280 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2022-36280 affect?

CVE-2022-36280 affects linux kernel, debian linux. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.3). An out-of-bounds(OOB) memory access vulnerability was found in vmwgfx driver in drivers/gpu/vmxgfx/vmxgfx_kms.c in GPU component in the Linux kernel with device file '/dev/dri/renderD128 (or Dxxx)'. This flaw allows a local attacker with a

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-36280?

Priority 41/100. On your watchlist

This month

MEDIUM 6.3WATCHLISTUPGRADEMITIGATE

CVE-2022-36280 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.3) affecting linux kernel, debian linux. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An out-of-bounds(OOB) memory access vulnerability was found in vmwgfx driver in drivers/gpu/vmxgfx/vmxgfx_kms.c in GPU component in the Linux kernel with device file '/dev/dri/renderD128 (or Dxxx)'. This flaw allows a local attacker with a user account on the system to gain privilege, causing a denial of service(DoS).

Why this priority

On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 44%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-120, CWE-787
Published	2022-09-09
Last modified	2026-11-02

Publisher (CNA): OpenAnolis · Vendor: debian · linux

Last updated 2026-11-02 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-09-09 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-11-02 23:17 UTCUpdated Record last modified

linux linux kernel UPGRADE

Affected: >= 3.2 and <= 5.13.0-52

Fixed in: newer than 5.13.0-52

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: 11.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 11.0

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-2022-36280?

linux kernel: upgrade to newer than 5.13.0-52; debian linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-36280 being exploited?

CVE-2022-36280 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-2022-36280 affect?

CVE-2022-36280 affects linux kernel, debian linux. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.3). An out-of-bounds(OOB) memory access vulnerability was found in vmwgfx driver in drivers/gpu/vmxgfx/vmxgfx_kms.c in GPU component in the Linux kernel with device file '/dev/dri/renderD128 (or Dxxx)'. This flaw allows a local attacker with a

How urgent is CVE-2022-36280?

Priority 41/100. On your watchlist

Software pages

Linux kernel vulnerabilities · Debian vulnerabilities

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