ACTIVELY EXPLOITED
CVE-2019-13272: Linux Kernel Improper Privilege Management Vulnerability
| Vendor | Linux |
|---|---|
| Product | Kernel |
| Actively exploited | Yes |
| Added to CISA KEV | 10 Dec 2021 |
| CISA federal deadline | 10 Jun 2022 |
| Weakness (CWE) | CWE-269 |
Required action (CISA's text)
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Description (NVD)
Kernel/ptrace.c in Linux kernel mishandles contains an improper privilege management vulnerability that allows local users to obtain root access.
SOURCES
Other Linux flaws
- CVE-2026-46300: Linux Kernel Missing Initialization of a Variable Vulnerability
- CVE-2026-53266: Linux Kernel Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability
- CVE-2025-39964: Linux Kernel Race Condition Vulnerability
- CVE-2025-39682: Linux Kernel Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions Vulnerability
- CVE-2026-53362: Linux Kernel Unspecified Vulnerability
Data from NVD, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS and vendor advisories. Updated 10 Nov 2026.