- Vendor / Project
- Linux
- Product
- Kernel
- Date added
- Apr 25, 2022
- Due date
- May 16, 2022
- Known ransomware use
- Unknown
- CWEs
- 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."
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