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CVE-2022-4994

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: KVM: x86: wean fast IN from emulator_pio_in Use __emulator_pio_in() directly for fast PIO instead of bouncing through emulator_…

Published Jul 30, 2026EPSS 0.19%

Overview

CVE-2022-4994 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 30, 2026.

Technical description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

KVM: x86: wean fast IN from emulator_pio_in

Use __emulator_pio_in() directly for fast PIO instead of bouncing through

emulator_pio_in() now that __emulator_pio_in() fills "val" when handling

in-kernel PIO. vcpu->arch.pio.count is guaranteed to be '0', so this a

pure nop.

emulator_pio_in_emulated is now the last caller of emulator_pio_in.

No functional change intended.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-4994?

CVE-2022-4994 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 30, 2026.

How severe is CVE-2022-4994?

CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2022-4994?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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