CVE-2026-53615

highcovered by 1 sourcefirst seen 2026-08-24

A local attacker can exploit multiple vulnerabilities in util-linux to gain administrative privileges, bypass security measures, manipulate data, or trigger a denial-of-service condition.

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What: Multiple vulnerabilities in util-linux allow local attackers to gain administrative privileges, bypass security measures, manipulate data, or trigger denial-of-service.
Who is affected: Systems with util-linux installed and accessible to local users are affected.
Urgency: High severity; local privilege escalation is a critical threat.
Action: Update util-linux to the patched version urgently.

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high[NEW] [high] util-linux: Multiple vulnerabilitiescert-bund · 2026-08-24

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