Linux Kernel Netlink Vulnerability Allows Local Privilege Escalation
A local privilege escalation vulnerability in the Linux Kernel's Netlink-based wireless configuration, ZDI-26-691, allows attackers to gain kernel-level code execution.
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A local privilege escalation vulnerability in the Linux Kernel's Netlink-based wireless configuration, ZDI-26-691, allows attackers to gain kernel-level code execution.
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A vulnerability in the Linux Kernel's MCTP routing component allows local attackers to disclose sensitive information, requiring high-privileged code execution to exploit.
A local information disclosure vulnerability in the Linux Kernel's TLS protocol requires high-privileged code execution to exploit.
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