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CVE-2019-13272

Linux Kernel Improper Privilege Management Vulnerability

Description

Kernel/ptrace.c in Linux kernel mishandles contains an improper privilege management vulnerability that allows local users to obtain root access.

Recommended action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

CISA remediation due date for U.S. federal agencies: 10 Jun 2022.

Collected automatically from public sources. Verify affected versions and fixes in the vendor's notice before acting.