CVE-2022-0847
Linux Kernel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Linux · Kernel
Vulnerability details
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."
Added to CISA KEV: 2022-04-25
Ransomware campaign use: Unknown
CISA due date: 2022-05-16
Defensive guidance from CISA
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
This is the source's required-action field, not an independently validated patch procedure. Refer to the vendor for exact affected versions and fixes.
Source catalog date: 2026-11-06T19:44:45.1797Z · Last retrieved: 2026-11-06 21:02:26 UTC