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Vulnerabilities & PatchesEmerging1 sourceAug 24, 2026 · 05:00via Zero Day Initiative (Published)

ZDI-26-609: Linux Kernel Net Scheduler Packet Classifier Use-After-Free Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Brief

This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Linux Kernel. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 7. 8.

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