Linux Kernel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Added April 25, 2022 • Due May 16, 2022 • CVE-2022-0847

Overdue Linux / Kernel CWE-665

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.

References

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

Additional Information

Catalog Version: 2025.01.24
Catalog Released: Jan. 24, 2025
Days Until Due: 0 days
Last Updated: 7 months, 3 weeks ago