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New CIFSwitch Linux flaw gives root on multiple distributions

May 30, 2026 // 18:57

A newly discovered local privilege escalation vulnerability dubbed ‘CIFSwitch’ in the Linux kernel could allow attackers to forge CIFS authentication key descriptions, abuse the kernel’s […]

Linux Kernel Dirty Frag LPE Exploit Enables Root Access Across Major Distributions

May 8, 2026 // 11:52

Details have emerged about a new, unpatched local privilege escalation (LPE) vulnerability impacting the Linux kernel. Dubbed Dirty Frag, it has been described as a […]

New Linux ‘Copy Fail’ Vulnerability Enables Root Access on Major Distributions

May 1, 2026 // 00:52

Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a Linux local privilege escalation (LPE) flaw that could allow an unprivileged local user to obtain root. The high-severity […]

New Linux ‘Copy Fail’ Vulnerability Enables Root Access on Major Distributions

May 1, 2026 // 00:12

Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a Linux local privilege escalation (LPE) flaw that could allow an unprivileged local user to obtain root. The high-severity […]