MEDIUM
CVE-2022-2211
CWE-120Published: July 12, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
6.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
A vulnerability was found in libguestfs. This issue occurs while calculating the greatest possible number of matching keys in the get_keys() function. This flaw leads to a denial of service, either by mistake or malicious actor.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-2211 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.
A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 6.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
libguestfs1 product(s)
libguestfs
Red Hat1 product(s)
enterprise linux
Source: NVD CPE · 3 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (2)
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https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2022-2211Third Party Advisory
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https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2022-2211Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2022-2211
CVSS Score6.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-120
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedJul 12, 2022
Related CVEs (CWE-120)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2022-2211 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.