Tag: linux
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Pardus Linux Vulnerability Chain Enables Complete System Takeover
A critical local privilege escalation vulnerability chain tracked as CVE-20265140 has exposed serious security weaknesses in Pardus Linux. Researchers revealed that the flaws allow any unprivileged local user to gain full root access without authentication, potentially leading to complete system compromise within seconds. First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to article: thecyberexpress.com/cve-2026-5140-pardus-linux-root-access-flaw/
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PoC Released for PinTheft Linux Flaw Enabling Root Privilege Escalation
A public proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit called “PinTheft” has been released for a newly disclosed Linux kernel flaw that allows local attackers to escalate privileges to root on certain systems. PinTheft is a Linux local privilege escalation (LPE) exploit that targets a reference-counting bug in the Reliable Datagram Sockets (RDS) zerocopy send path and turns it…
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PinTheft: Another Linux Privilege Escalation, Another Working Exploit, This Time Targeting Arch
PinTheft is a Linux LPE flaw in the RDS subsystem with public exploit code. Arch Linux users face the highest risk and should patch immediately. The wave of Linux local privilege escalation vulnerabilities showing up with working exploit code is not slowing down. The latest is PinTheft, discovered by the V12 security team, which affects…
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Exploit released for new PinTheft Arch Linux root escalation flaw
PinTheft, a recently patched Linux privilege escalation vulnerability, now has a publicly available proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit that allows local attackers to gain root privileges on Arch Linux systems. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/linux/exploit-released-for-new-pintheft-arch-linux-root-escalation-flaw/
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Pardus Linux Vulnerability Lets Local Attackers Gain Silent Root Access
A critical privilege escalation vulnerability chain, tracked as CVE-2026-5140, has been discovered in the Pardus Linux update mechanism, allowing local users to gain full root access without authentication. The issue, rated CVSS 9.3 (Critical), affects the pardus-update package and stems from a combination of three distinct flaws that, when chained together, enable complete system compromise within seconds. Pardus Linux…
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DirtyDecrypt: PoC Released for yet another Linux flaw
DirtyDecrypt (CVE-2026-31635): working PoC out for a Linux kernel LPE flaw. Missing COW guard in rxgk_decrypt_skb lets local attackers reach root. After Copy Fail, Dirty Frag, and Fragnesia, here comes DirtyDecrypt, another local privilege escalation vulnerability in the kernel, this time with a working proof-of-concept already out in the open. The flaw was discovered and…
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PoC Exploit Released for DirtyDecrypt Linux Kernel Vulnerability
PoC exploit code for the DirtyDecrypt (DirtyCBC) Linux kernel vulnerability has been released publicly, turning a previously theoretical local privilege escalation into a practical, copy”‘paste exploit path to root on specific Linux distributions. DirtyDecrypt (also called DirtyCBC) is a local privilege escalation (LPE) in the Linux kernel’s RxGK security layer for the RxRPC transport used by…
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DirtyDecrypt PoC Released for Linux Kernel CVE-2026-31635 LPE Vulnerability
Proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit code has now been released for a recently patched security flaw in the Linux kernel that could allow for local privilege escalation (LPE).Dubbed DirtyDecrypt (aka DirtyCBC), the vulnerability was discovered and reported by the Zellic and V12 security team on May 9, 2026, only to be informed by the maintainers that it…
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Canonical ships Ubuntu Core 26 with 15 years of security maintenance
Operators of industrial sensors, edge AI controllers, and connected medical equipment now have a refreshed long-term Linux option for fleets that must stay patched for more … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/05/19/ubuntu-core-26-released/
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Gentlemen Ransomware Targets Windows, Linux, NAS, BSD, and ESXi Systems
The Gentlemen ransomware operation has rapidly emerged as one of the most active and scalable cybercrime threats since its public appearance in the second half of 2025. The Gentlemen stands out for its ability to target a wide range of enterprise systems, including Windows, Linux, NAS, BSD, and VMware ESXi environments. This lineage suggests the…
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‘Dirty Frag” – Exploit ermöglicht Root-Zugriff auf gängigen Linux-Distributionen
First seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/dirty-frag-linux-kernel-root-privilegienerweiterung-a-1b9036c48d50dcb440bccd0da0c70687/
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Linux-Distribution – Debian 13.5 ‘Trixie” erschienen, Fokus auf Sicherheitsupdates
Tags: linuxDebian GNU/Linux 13.5 steht zum Download bereit. Die Entwickler haben fast 150 Fehler behoben und rund 100 Sicherheitslücken geschlossen. First seen on computerbase.de Jump to article: www.computerbase.de/news/betriebssysteme/linux-distribution-debian-13-5-trixie-erschienen-fokus-auf-sicherheitsupdates.97404
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Pwn2Own Berlin: Windows, Linux, Edge und jede Menge KI-Tools gehackt
Bei der Pwn2Own in Berlin sind vor allem Betriebssysteme und KI-Tools attackiert worden. Die Teilnehmer gewannen fast 1,3 Millionen US-Dollar. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/pwn2own-berlin-hacker-hacken-windows-linux-edge-und-jede-menge-ki-tools-2605-208767.html
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Pwn2Own Berlin: Hacker hacken Windows, Linux, Edge und jede Menge KI-Tools
Bei der Pwn2Own in Berlin sind vor allem Betriebssysteme und KI-Tools attackiert worden. Die Teilnehmer gewannen fast 1,3 Millionen US-Dollar. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/pwn2own-berlin-hacker-hacken-windows-linux-edge-und-jede-menge-ki-tools-2605-208767.html
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Nahezu unverwaltbar: Linus Torvalds warnt vor KI-Chaos bei Linux
Linux-Entwickler werden wohl derzeit regelrecht von KI-generierten Bug-Reports erschlagen. Chefentwickler Linus Torvalds schlägt Alarm. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/nahezu-unverwaltbar-linus-torvalds-warnt-vor-ki-chaos-bei-linux-2605-208750.html
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Exploit available for new DirtyDecrypt Linux root escalation flaw
A recently patched local privilege escalation vulnerability in the Linux kernel’s rxgk module now has a proof-of-concept exploit that allows attackers to gain root access on some Linux systems. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/exploit-available-for-new-dirtydecrypt-linux-root-escalation-flaw/
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Exploit available for new DirtyDecrypt Linux root escalation flaw
A recently patched local privilege escalation vulnerability in the Linux kernel’s rxgk module now has a proof-of-concept exploit that allows attackers to gain root access on some Linux systems. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/exploit-available-for-new-dirtydecrypt-linux-root-escalation-flaw/
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Linux Torvalds Warns AI Bug Report Spam Is Disrupting Linux Security Discussions
Linux kernel creator Linus Torvald has warned that a flood of low”‘value, AI”‘generated bug reports is overwhelming the private Linux security mailing list and actively disrupting real security work. The new kernel documentation for Linux 7.1 now explicitly tells AI users to treat such findings as public bugs and to contribute thorough analysis and patches…
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Pwn2Own Berlin 2026, Day Two: $385,750 more, Microsoft Exchange falls, and the running total crosses $900K
Day two of Pwn2Own Berlin 2026 saw $385,750 earned for 15 zero-days, bringing the total to $908,750 and 39 vulnerabilities over two days. During the second day of Pwn2Own Berlin 2026, security researchers earned $385,750 after successfully demonstrating 15 unique zero-day vulnerabilities affecting products such as Windows 11, Microsoft Exchange, and Red Hat Enterprise Linux…
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Microsoft Exchange, Windows 11 hacked on second day of Pwn2Own
During the second day of Pwn2Own Berlin 2026, competitors collected $385,750 in cash awards after exploiting 15 unique zero-day vulnerabilities in multiple products, including Windows 11, Microsoft Exchange, and Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Workstations. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/pwn2own-day-two-hackers-demo-microsoft-exchange-windows-11-red-had-enterprise-linux-zero-days/
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OrBit Rootkit Targets Linux to Steal SSH and Sudo Credentials
Hackers are continuing to abuse a stealthy Linux rootkit known as OrBit to harvest SSH and sudo credentials, with new research showing the threat has quietly evolved over four years while remaining active in the wild. First analyzed in 2022, OrBit was initially believed to be a custom-built Linux userland rootkit. It operates by hijacking…
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Fragnesia Linux Kernel Flaw Enables Root Privilege Escalation
Security researchers have disclosed a newly identified local privilege escalation vulnerability in the Linux Kernel, dubbed “Fragnesia,” which belongs to the broader Dirty Frag family of flaws. The issue, officially tracked as CVE-2026-46300, affects the Linux Kernel’s XFRM ESP-in-TCP subsystem and allows unprivileged local attackers to escalate privileges to root by corrupting page-cache memory. First seen on…
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Rocky Linux launches opt-in security repository for urgent fixes
Rocky Linux has introduced a Security Repository that allows the distribution to ship urgent security fixes ahead of upstream Enterprise Linux when public exploit code exists … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/05/15/rocky-linux-launches-security-repository/
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Fragnesia: Schon wieder gefährliche Root-Lücke im Linux-Kernel
Tags: linuxDirty Frag und Copy Fail beschäftigen bereits unzählige Linux-Admins. Die nächste Root-Lücke ist bereits identifiziert – und die Patches sind spät dran. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/fragnesia-schon-wieder-gefaehrliche-root-luecke-im-linux-kernel-2605-208702.html
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Google Patches 79 Chrome Security Vulnerabilities, 14 Rated Critical
Google has rolled out a major Chrome security update, fixing 79 vulnerabilities in the Stable channel, including 14 critical flaws that could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or crash systems. The update, now available as version 148.0.7778.167/168 for Windows and Mac and 148.0.7778.167 for Linux, is being gradually deployed to users worldwide. The latest…
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Google Patches 79 Chrome Security Vulnerabilities, 14 Rated Critical
Google has rolled out a major Chrome security update, fixing 79 vulnerabilities in the Stable channel, including 14 critical flaws that could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or crash systems. The update, now available as version 148.0.7778.167/168 for Windows and Mac and 148.0.7778.167 for Linux, is being gradually deployed to users worldwide. The latest…
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Google Patches 79 Chrome Security Vulnerabilities, 14 Rated Critical
Google has rolled out a major Chrome security update, fixing 79 vulnerabilities in the Stable channel, including 14 critical flaws that could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or crash systems. The update, now available as version 148.0.7778.167/168 for Windows and Mac and 148.0.7778.167 for Linux, is being gradually deployed to users worldwide. The latest…
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Google Patches 79 Chrome Security Vulnerabilities, 14 Rated Critical
Google has rolled out a major Chrome security update, fixing 79 vulnerabilities in the Stable channel, including 14 critical flaws that could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or crash systems. The update, now available as version 148.0.7778.167/168 for Windows and Mac and 148.0.7778.167 for Linux, is being gradually deployed to users worldwide. The latest…