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CVE-2022-0847

Linux Kernel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

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."

Recommended action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

CISA remediation due date for U.S. federal agencies: 16 May 2022.

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