Cybersecurity Alerts

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."

Required Action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Weakness Classification

CWE-665

References

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