CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability

CVE-2022-0847

Linux · Kernel

Linux Kernel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Date added
BOD 22-01 due date
CWE CWE-665
Ransomware Unknown

CISA description

Linux kernel contains an improper initialization vulnerability where an unprivileged local user could escalate their privileges on the system. This vulnerability has the moniker of "Dirty Pipe."

Required action

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