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New OVSwrap Linux Kernel Flaw Lets Local Users Gain Root via Open vSwitch
A memory corruption vulnerability in the Linux kernel's Open vSwitch datapath (CVE-2026-64531, CVSS 7.8) allows local users to escalate privileges to root on default-configured systems. A public exploit includes pre-built records for approximately 800 kernel versions, expanding the practical attack surface.
Why it matters: Linux administrators running Open vSwitch on systems where local user access is possible face immediate root compromise risk; prioritize patching and review whether untrusted local users can access affected hosts.
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vulnerabilities
New OVSwrap Linux Kernel Flaw Lets Local Users Gain Root via Open vSwitch
A memory corruption vulnerability in the Linux kernel's Open vSwitch datapath (CVE-2026-64531, CVSS 7.8) allows local users to escalate privileges to root on default-configured systems. A public exploit includes pre-built records for approximately 800 kernel versions, expanding the practical attack surface.
Why it matters: Linux administrators running Open vSwitch on systems where local user access is possible face immediate root compromise risk; prioritize patching and review whether untrusted local users can access affected hosts.
- Source published
- First seen by Cybersecurity Tracker