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CVE-2022-0847: Linux Kernel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Linux Kernel · in CISA KEV since 2022-04-25
2022-04-25added to KEV
2022-05-16federal remediation due date
89.72%EPSS exploit probability (30 days) 99.8th percentile
7.8 HIGHCVSS 3.1
Unknownknown ransomware use
46days from NVD publication to KEV
What it is
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 (CISA)
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
| CWE | CWE-665 |
|---|---|
| CVSS vector | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| NVD published | 2022-03-10 (Analyzed) |
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