Technical Severity
HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Metrics
7.8
/ 10
Minimal Risk
Critical
Vector Specification
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitation Likelihood
EPSS Prediction
81.25
%
Predictive Probability
Percentile Rank
99.1
th
Documented as more likely to be exploited than 99.1% of known CVEs.
Detection Date
Dec 10, 2021
Remediation Due
Jun 10, 2022
CISA Catalog Active
Threat Analysis
Kernel/ptrace.c in Linux kernel mishandles contains an improper privilege management vulnerability that allows local users to obtain root access.
Remediation Directive
Apply updates per vendor instructions.