CVE-2022-0847

Linux Kernel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

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." Vendor/Product: Linux Kernel. Added to CISA KEV 2022-04-25; required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Category: Vulnerability, Known Exploited

Reference: NVD CVE-2022-0847