CVE-2022-26522
CVSS v3
7.8
HIGH
EPSS Score
1.6 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
The socket connection handler in aswArPot.sys in the Avast and AVG Windows Anti Rootkit driver before 22.1 allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code in kernel mode or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and OS crash) due to a double fetch vulnerability at aswArPot+0xc4a3.
Technical details
- Published
- 2026-05-08
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2022-26522?
The socket connection handler in aswArPot.sys in the Avast and AVG Windows Anti Rootkit driver before 22.1 allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code in kernel mode or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and OS crash) due to a double fetch vulnerability at aswArPot+0xc4a3.
Is CVE-2022-26522 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2022-26522 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 1.6%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2022-26522?
CVE-2022-26522 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (HIGH severity).
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