Linux Kernel Improper Privilege Management Vulnerability

Exploited in the wild. Listed by CISA on 2021-12-10; known to be used by ransomware.

52.2%likelihood of exploitation, next 30 days

99%of all CVEs are less likely

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

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