Is CVE-2022-0615 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-0615 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-0615 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-0615 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-0615?

CVE-2022-0615 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2022-0615

CWE-416Published: February 25, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Use-after-free in eset_rtp kernel module used in ESET products for Linux allows potential attacker to trigger denial-of-service condition on the system.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-0615 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-416): Use-after-free vulnerabilities involve accessing memory after it has been freed, often enabling arbitrary code execution.