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[UPDATE] [high] Linux Kernel: Vulnerability allows privilege escalation

highCVE-2026-46331
A local attacker can exploit a vulnerability in the Linux Kernel to gain root privileges.

CSIRTS triage

vendor: Linux Kernelproduct: Linux KernelPrivilege escalation
What
A vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain root privileges.
Who is affected
Local users of the Linux Kernel are affected.
Urgency
Remediation is high urgency due to the severity of privilege escalation.
Action
Apply the latest security patches for the Linux Kernel.

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Details

Source
CERT-Bund (BSI) Security Advisories (DE · national-cert · site)
Severity
high
Published
2026-08-25
Exploitation
Not in CISA KEV at last sync
Language
Machine-translated to English — verify against the original

Original advisory: https://wid.cert-bund.de/portal/wid/securityadvisory?name=WID-SEC-2026-1938

Exploitation outlook

EPSS (FIRST.org) estimates each CVE’s probability of exploitation in the next 30 days — here is the CSIRTS.com read on those numbers.

Referenced CVEs

CVECSIRTS overviewExternal
CVE-2026-46331coverage & exploitation statusNVD · CVE.org

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