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CIFSwitch Linux Kernel Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

The CIFSwitch vulnerability in the Linux kernel allows an unprivileged user to forge CIFS authentication key descriptions, abuse the kernel's key request mechanism, and gain root privileges by loading a malicious NSS module.

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high advisory

Multiple Vulnerabilities in Linux Kernel Allow Privilege Escalation and Denial of Service

A local attacker can exploit multiple vulnerabilities in the Linux Kernel to escalate privileges, cause a denial-of-service condition, disclose sensitive information, or perform an unspecified attack.

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2r 3t
high threat

Fragnesia: Linux Kernel Local Privilege Escalation via ESP-in-TCP

A new local privilege escalation vulnerability in the Linux kernel's XFRM ESP-in-TCP subsystem, named "Fragnesia," allows unprivileged local attackers to modify read-only file contents in the kernel page cache and achieve root privileges through a deterministic page-cache corruption.

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high advisory

CVE-2026-35420 - Windows Kernel Heap-Based Buffer Overflow Local Privilege Escalation

CVE-2026-35420 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the Windows Kernel that allows an authorized local attacker to elevate privileges.

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2r 1t 1c
medium advisory

Linux Kernel: Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerabilities

A local attacker can exploit multiple vulnerabilities in the Linux Kernel to escalate privileges or manipulate files.

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2r 1t
medium advisory

Ubuntu Linux Kernel Vulnerabilities Addressed in Security Notices

Ubuntu released security notices between May 4 and 10, 2026, addressing vulnerabilities in the Linux kernel affecting Ubuntu 20.04 LTS, 22.04 LTS, 24.04 LTS, and 25.10, requiring timely updates.

Ubuntu 20.04 LTS +3 linux kernel vulnerability patch
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high advisory

CVE-2026-31718 ksmbd Use-After-Free Vulnerability

CVE-2026-31718 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the ksmbd kernel module, specifically in the __ksmbd_close_fd() function, which can be triggered via the durable scavenger mechanism, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution.

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2r 1t 1c
critical advisory

CVE-2026-31431 'Copy Fail' Linux Kernel Privilege Escalation

The 'Copy Fail' vulnerability (CVE-2026-31431) in the Linux kernel allows a local attacker to escalate privileges to root, potentially leading to container breakout and lateral movement in cloud environments.

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critical advisory

Multiple Vulnerabilities in Red Hat Linux Kernel

Multiple vulnerabilities in the Red Hat Linux kernel allow for arbitrary code execution, privilege escalation, and remote denial of service.

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2r 3t 5c
high advisory

CVE-2026-26179 Windows Kernel Double Free Privilege Escalation

CVE-2026-26179 is a double free vulnerability in the Windows Kernel, allowing a locally authenticated attacker to elevate privileges on the system.

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2r 1t 1c
high advisory

Out-of-Cancel Vulnerability Class in Linux Workqueue Cancellation APIs

The 'Out-of-Cancel' vulnerability class stems from flaws in Linux workqueue cancellation APIs, potentially leading to exploitable conditions within the kernel.

linux kernel vulnerability workqueue
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high advisory

Untrusted Driver Loaded by Windows Kernel

An untrusted driver loaded by the Windows kernel may indicate an attempt to bypass code signing policies and execute unsigned or self-signed kernel code, potentially leading to defense evasion.

Windows Kernel +1 defense-evasion driver-load kernel
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