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New "Bad Epoll" Linux Kernel Flaw Lets Unprivileged Users Gain Root, Hits Android
A Linux kernel vulnerability named Bad Epoll (CVE-2026-46242) allows unprivileged users to escalate privileges to root access on affected Linux systems and Android devices. A fix has been released. The flaw exists in kernel code where an AI model recently identified a separate vulnerability.
Why it matters: Unprivileged privilege escalation on Linux and Android requires immediate patching to prevent local attackers from gaining full system control.
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New "Bad Epoll" Linux Kernel Flaw Lets Unprivileged Users Gain Root, Hits Android
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New "Bad Epoll" Linux Kernel Flaw Lets Unprivileged Users Gain Root, Hits Android
A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's epoll subsystem, tracked as CVE-2026-46242, allows unprivileged local users to escalate privileges to root. The flaw impacts desktop distributions, server installations, and Android devices, and patches have been released by maintainers.
Why it matters: Linux administrators and Android device owners should apply the latest kernel updates to prevent local privilege escalation via CVE-2026-46242.
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- First seen by Cybersecurity Tracker
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Correction
Correction recorded as of .
vulnerabilities
New "Bad Epoll" Linux Kernel Flaw Lets Unprivileged Users Gain Root, Hits Android
A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's epoll subsystem, tracked as CVE-2026-46242, allows unprivileged local users to escalate privileges to root. The flaw impacts desktop distributions, server installations, and Android devices, and patches have been released by maintainers.
Why it matters: Linux administrators and Android device owners should apply the latest kernel updates to prevent local privilege escalation via CVE-2026-46242.
- Source published
- First seen by Cybersecurity Tracker