ZDI-26-686: Linux Kernel nftables Race Condition Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
ZDI discloses CVE-2026-74565, a CVSS 7.8 nftables race condition letting local low-privileged attackers escalate privileges on Linux.
ZDI-26-686 describes a race condition in the Linux Kernel nftables subsystem that allows local attackers to escalate privileges. Exploitation requires the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system. ZDI assigned a CVSS rating of 7.8 and CVE-2026-74565.
- Race condition in Linux Kernel nftables enables local privilege escalation
- Requires low-privileged code execution as precondition
- CVSS 7.8, tracked as CVE-2026-74565
Vulnerabilities mentioned
All| CVE | Vulnerability | CVSS | EPSS | Signals | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-74565 | Linux kernel: netfilter: nf_tables: make nft_object rhltable per table | 7.8 | <1% |
From the original article
This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Linux Kernel. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 7.
zerodayinitiative.com
A short excerpt; the article and its images belong to the publisher. Summary, key facts and assessment above are AI-written from the article and can be wrong.