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Local Privilege Escalation in util-linux via Race Condition

A vulnerability in util-linux allows unprivileged local users to perform arbitrary bind mounts and change file ownership or permissions by exploiting a race condition in SUID mount(8) handling of fstab entries.

util-linux +1 privilege-escalation linux local-exploit kernel
1t 1c updated
high advisory

CVE-2026-78408 Privilege Escalation in util-linux nsenter

A vulnerability in the nsenter utility allows unprivileged users to escape cgroup restrictions and manipulate host processes due to improper handling of file descriptors during --join-cgroup operations.

util-linux
1t 1c
high advisory

Multiple Vulnerabilities in util-linux

Multiple vulnerabilities in the util-linux package allow a local attacker to escalate privileges, bypass security measures, manipulate data, or trigger a denial-of-service condition.

PoC util-linux
1t 1c updated
high advisory

Local Privilege Escalation via openvt Authentication Bypass (CVE-2026-72693)

A vulnerability in openvt allows local privilege escalation when authentication checks incorrectly validate TTY ownership using symlink resolution, potentially leading to passwordless root login.

util-linux
1t 1c
medium advisory

Suspicious Unshare Usage for Namespace Manipulation

The `unshare` command is used to create new namespaces in Linux, which can be exploited to break out of containers or elevate privileges by creating namespaces that bypass security controls.

Elastic Defend +6 privilege-escalation container-escape linux
2r 2t 1c updated