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CVE-2019-13272: Linux Kernel Improper Privilege Management Vulnerability
Linux Kernel · in CISA KEV since 2021-12-10
2021-12-10added to KEV
2022-06-10federal remediation due date
52.20%EPSS exploit probability (30 days) 98.9th percentile
7.8 HIGHCVSS 3.1
Unknownknown ransomware use
877days from NVD publication to KEV
What it is
Kernel/ptrace.c in Linux kernel mishandles contains an improper privilege management vulnerability that allows local users to obtain root access.
Required action (CISA)
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
| CWE | CWE-269 |
|---|---|
| CVSS vector | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| NVD published | 2019-07-17 (Analyzed) |
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