CVE-2022-0847 — Linux Kernel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

CISA KEV listed Added April 25, 2022 Remediate by May 16, 2022

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

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Notes

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-0847

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