CVE advisoryKnown Exploit
CVE-2019-13272
Linux Kernel Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Halo Surface Signal: 1 out of 5 — much less likely to be public-facing.
A local user can exploit a flaw in the Linux kernel's process tracing functionality to gain root access. This can lead to unauthorized control of affected systems and potential compromise of sensitive data. Organizations should apply kernel updates to mitigate this risk.