CVE-2022-0847 — Linux Kernel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
2022-04-25 • CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
[event] 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."
> AFFECTED SOFTWARE
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Vendor | Linux |
| Product | Kernel |
| CWE | CWE-665 |
| CVE ID | CVE-2022-0847 |
| Date Added | 2022-04-25 |
| Due Date | 2022-05-16 |
| Ransomware Campaign | Unknown |
> MITIGATION
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Due Date: 2022-05-16