CVE-2022-0847
Linux Kernel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
CVSS
—
No CVSS
EPSS
89.7%
p100
KEV
YES
Apr 25, 2022
Exploit Today
80
0-100
Published: — · Last modified: —
88.6%EPSS · 30 days89.7%
2026-08-022026-08-30
Product
Linux / Kernel
Vulnerability
Linux Kernel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Added to KEV
Apr 25, 2022
Remediate by
May 16, 2022
Known ransomware use
No
Summary 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.
Notes
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-0847
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