CVE

CVE-2019-13272

Linux Kernel Improper Privilege Management Vulnerability

Linux · Kernel

Date added (CISA)

2021-12-10

Remediation due

2022-06-10

Known ransomware use

Not indicated

Remediation priority

P2 — past CISA due date

Associated with

Related to

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Description

Kernel/ptrace.c in Linux kernel mishandles contains an improper privilege management vulnerability that allows local users to obtain root access.