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CISA known exploited vulnerability

CVE-2019-13272

Linux Kernel Improper Privilege Management Vulnerability

SOURCE FACT

Linux · Kernel

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

Required action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

CISA notes

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-13272

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