ACTIVELY EXPLOITED
CVE-2022-0847: Linux Kernel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
| Vendor | Linux |
|---|---|
| Product | Kernel |
| Actively exploited | Yes |
| Added to CISA KEV | 25 Apr 2022 |
| CISA federal deadline | 16 May 2022 |
| Weakness (CWE) | CWE-665 |
Required action (CISA's text)
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Description (NVD)
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."
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.