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ZDI-26-640: Oracle VirtualBox VirtioSCSI Uninitialized Memory Information Disclosure Vulnerability

ZDI detailed an uninitialized memory flaw in Oracle VirtualBox's VirtioSCSI (CVE-2026-71132) allowing local attackers to disclose sensitive information.

Zero Day Initiative published ZDI-26-640, a CVSS 5.3 information disclosure vulnerability in the VirtioSCSI component of Oracle VirtualBox. An attacker must first run high-privileged code on the guest system before the uninitialized memory issue can be used to disclose sensitive information. The flaw is tracked as CVE-2026-71132. The advisory reports no exploitation activity.

ZDI-26-683: Linux Kernel IPv6 VTI Subsystem Use-After-Free Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

ZDI discloses CVE-2026-72463, a CVSS 7.5 use-after-free in the Linux Kernel IPv6 VTI subsystem enabling privilege escalation.

ZDI-26-683 covers a use-after-free in the Linux Kernel IPv6 VTI subsystem that allows local attackers to escalate privileges. Exploitation requires first obtaining the ability to execute high-privileged code on the target system, limiting practical impact. ZDI assigned a CVSS rating of 7.5 and CVE-2026-72463.

ZDI-26-689: Linux Kernel SCTP Subsystem Race Condition Information Disclosure Vulnerability

ZDI discloses Linux Kernel SCTP subsystem race condition (CVE-2026-46227) allowing low-privileged local attackers to disclose sensitive information, CVSS 6.4.

ZDI-26-689 describes a race condition information disclosure vulnerability in the Linux Kernel SCTP subsystem, assigned CVE-2026-46227 with a CVSS rating of 6.4. An attacker needs the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system to exploit the flaw. The vulnerability exposes sensitive information from affected installations.

ZDI-26-575: Linux Kernel Net Scheduler Packet Classifier API Time-Of-Check Time-Of-Use Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

ZDI publishes ZDI-26-575, a CVSS 7.5 TOCTOU local privilege escalation in the Linux kernel net scheduler packet classifier API.

The Zero Day Initiative disclosed a time-of-check time-of-use flaw in the Linux kernel's net scheduler packet classifier API that permits local privilege escalation. Exploitation requires the attacker to first execute high-privileged code on the target system. ZDI assigned a CVSS rating of 7.5; no CVE id is provided in the text.

ZDI Published Advisories · Aug 13, 2026Advisory1

ZDI-26-570: Linux Kernel IGMP Subsystem Race Condition Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

ZDI publishes ZDI-26-570, a CVSS 7.5 race condition local privilege escalation in the Linux kernel's IGMP subsystem.

The Zero Day Initiative disclosed a race condition in the Linux kernel's IGMP subsystem that allows local attackers to escalate privileges. Exploitation requires the attacker to first execute high-privileged code on the target system. ZDI assigned a CVSS rating of 7.5 to this finding; no CVE id is stated in the advisory text.

ZDI Published Advisories · Aug 13, 2026Advisory

ZDI-26-608: Linux Kernel KVM IOAPIC Use-After-Free Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

The Linux kernel KVM IOAPIC has a use-after-free (CVSS 8.2) allowing local privilege escalation, but exploitation requires high-privileged code execution first.

ZDI-26-608 describes a use-after-free vulnerability in the Linux kernel's KVM IOAPIC component, with a CVSS score of 8.2. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute high-privileged code on the target system, which limits the practical impact of the privilege escalation. The advisory text does not list an assigned CVE identifier.

ZDI Published Advisories · 23d agoVulnerability

ZDI-26-609: Linux Kernel Net Scheduler Packet Classifier Use-After-Free Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

The Linux kernel net scheduler packet classifier has a use-after-free (CVSS 7.8) allowing local attackers to escalate privileges from low-privileged code.

ZDI-26-609 describes a use-after-free vulnerability in the Linux kernel's network scheduler packet classifier, with a CVSS score of 7.8. An attacker must first be able to execute low-privileged code on the target system before escalating privileges. The advisory text does not list an assigned CVE identifier.

ZDI Published Advisories · 23d agoVulnerability

ZDI-26-568: Linux Kernel Net Scheduler Race Condition Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

ZDI disclosed a race condition (CVSS 7.5) in the Linux kernel net scheduler enabling local privilege escalation; no CVE assigned in the advisory text.

ZDI advisory ZDI-26-568 describes a race condition in the Linux kernel's net scheduler that allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations. Exploitation requires the attacker to first execute high-privileged code on the target system. ZDI assigned a CVSS rating of 7.5; no CVE identifier is listed in the advisory text.

ZDI Published Advisories · Aug 13, 2026Vulnerability

Re: Linux kernel LPEs: ZcopyReaper (CVE-2026-43502) and 20 more

Linux kernel developers discuss a batch of 21 local privilege escalation CVEs, including ZcopyReaper (CVE-2026-43502) in the RDS networking driver.

An oss-security thread examines newly published Linux kernel local privilege escalation issues tracked in the kernel.org security vulnerabilities git repository. CVE-2026-43502, dubbed ZcopyReaper, affects the net/rds (Reliable Datagram Sockets) subsystem. The discussion references roughly 20 additional kernel LPE CVEs published in the 2026 Q3 window.

oss-security · 7d agoVulnerabilityCVE-2026-43502

ZDI-26-681: Linux Kernel FUSE Subsystem Race Condition Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

ZDI discloses CVE-2026-64265, a CVSS 7.8 race condition in the Linux Kernel FUSE subsystem enabling local privilege escalation.

ZDI-26-681 covers a race condition in the Linux Kernel FUSE 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-2026-64265.

ZDI-26-680: Linux Kernel Crypto Subsystem Use-After-Free Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

ZDI discloses a Linux kernel crypto subsystem use-after-free (CVE-2026-31719, CVSS 8.8) letting local low-privileged attackers escalate to root.

ZDI advisory ZDI-26-680 covers a use-after-free vulnerability in the Linux kernel crypto subsystem, tracked as CVE-2026-31719 with a CVSS score of 8.8. A local attacker who can already execute low-privileged code can exploit it to escalate privileges on affected installations. The advisory does not report any exploitation in the wild.

ZDI-26-647: VMware Workstation VMXNET3 TSO Segmentation Integer Overflow Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

ZDI disclosed an integer overflow in VMware Workstation's VMXNET3 TSO code (CVE-2026-59346) enabling local privilege escalation.

Zero Day Initiative published ZDI-26-647, a CVSS 7.5 integer overflow in the VMXNET3 TSO segmentation code of VMware Workstation. A local attacker who has already obtained the ability to execute high-privileged code on the guest system can exploit the flaw to escalate privileges on affected installations. The issue is tracked as CVE-2026-59346. No exploitation is reported in the advisory.

Linux kernel LPEs: ZcopyReaper (CVE-2026-43502) and 20 more

Researchers disclosed CVE-2026-43502 (ZcopyReaper), a Linux kernel local privilege escalation in the RDS zerocopy send path, fixed in v7.1-rc3.

Yuan Tan reported a Linux kernel local privilege escalation in the RDS zerocopy send path, tracked as CVE-2026-43502 and dubbed ZcopyReaper, posted to oss-security. The flaw was introduced in Linux v4.17 and fixed by commit 44b550d88b26, first appearing in mainline v7.1-rc3. The researchers demonstrated local privilege escalation on an openSUSE system running kernel 6.4.0-150600.23.100. The post also references 20 additional Linux kernel LPEs, though CVE ids were not provided in the excerpt.

oss-security · 8d agoVulnerabilityCVE-2026-43502

Re: Linux kernel LPEs: ZcopyReaper (CVE-2026-43502) and 20 more

oss-security thread discusses newly disclosed Linux kernel local privilege escalations, including ZcopyReaper (CVE-2026-43502) and about 20 more flaws.

An oss-security mailing list thread discusses newly disclosed Linux kernel local privilege escalation (LPE) issues, headlined by ZcopyReaper (CVE-2026-43502) along with roughly 20 more. Discussants ask whether the many reports could be summarized and note that locking kernel module loading after boot has repeatedly proven an effective mitigation. The visible discussion does not state whether any of the flaws are exploited in the wild or give specific patch guidance beyond the individual reports.

oss-security · 7d agoVulnerabilityCVE-2026-43502

ZDI-26-623: Linux Kernel IPv6 Multicast Routing Use-After-Free Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

ZDI-26-623 details a use-after-free in Linux kernel IPv6 multicast routing enabling local privilege escalation, rated CVSS 8.8.

The Zero Day Initiative published ZDI-26-623 describing a use-after-free vulnerability in the Linux kernel's IPv6 multicast routing implementation. A local attacker who can execute low-privileged code on an affected installation can exploit the flaw to escalate privileges. ZDI assigned a CVSS rating of 8.8; the advisory does not name a CVE id or state that exploitation has been observed.

ZDI Published Advisories · 7d agoAdvisory

ZDI-26-576: Linux Kernel XFRM Race Condition Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

ZDI disclosed a race condition local privilege escalation flaw in the Linux Kernel XFRM subsystem, CVSS 7.5, with no CVE assigned.

The Zero Day Initiative published ZDI-26-576 describing a race condition in the Linux Kernel XFRM subsystem. Local attackers can escalate privileges, but the advisory states an attacker must first be able to execute high-privileged code on the target. ZDI assigned a CVSS score of 7.5; no CVE identifier is listed in the advisory text.

ZDI Published Advisories · Aug 13, 2026Vulnerability

ZDI-26-572: Linux Kernel XFRM Race Condition Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

ZDI publishes ZDI-26-572, a CVSS 7.5 race condition local privilege escalation in the Linux kernel's XFRM subsystem.

The Zero Day Initiative disclosed a race condition in the Linux kernel's XFRM (transform) subsystem allowing local attackers to escalate privileges. Exploitation requires the attacker to first run high-privileged code on the affected system. The advisory carries a CVSS rating of 7.5; no CVE id is listed in the disclosure text.

ZDI Published Advisories · Aug 13, 2026Advisory

ZDI-26-688: Linux Kernel OpenvSwitch Race Condition Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

ZDI discloses Linux Kernel Open vSwitch race condition (CVE-2026-74465) allowing low-privileged local attackers to escalate privileges, CVSS 7.8.

ZDI-26-688 describes a race condition local privilege escalation vulnerability in the Linux Kernel's Open vSwitch implementation, tracked as CVE-2026-74465 with a CVSS rating of 7.8. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system. Successful exploitation grants elevated privileges on affected installations.

ZDI-26-571: Linux Kernel Net Scheduler Packet Classifier API Use-After-Free Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

ZDI disclosed a use-after-free local privilege escalation flaw (CVE-2026-64530) in the Linux Kernel net scheduler packet classifier API.

The Zero Day Initiative published ZDI-26-571 describing a use-after-free in the Linux Kernel net scheduler packet classifier API. Local attackers who can already execute low-privileged code can escalate privileges. ZDI assigned a CVSS score of 8.8 and the identifier CVE-2026-64530.

ZDI Published Advisories · Aug 13, 2026VulnerabilityCVE-2026-645301

Broadcom Patches Critical VMware Workstation and Fusion VM

Broadcom patched critical VMware Workstation and Fusion VM-escape flaws CVE-2026-59346 (CVSS 9.3) and CVE-2026-59347 (CVSS 8.1); update to 26H1u1.

Advisory VMSA-2026-0007 fixes CVE-2026-59346 (CVSS 9.3), an integer overflow in the VMXNET3 virtual network adapter, and CVE-2026-59347 (CVSS 8.1), a stack-based buffer overflow in HGFS. A malicious actor with local administrative privileges inside a VM could execute code on the host in both cases. The flaws affect Workstation and Fusion 25H2 and 26H1 and are fixed in version 26H1u1 with no workarounds available. The bugs were reported independently by researchers working with Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative and by Tencent Xuanwu Lab.

Acronis Plugin Vulnerability in cPanel and Plesk Exploited in the Wild

Acronis patched CVE-2026-87886 (CVSS 7.8), a local privilege escalation flaw in its cPanel and Plesk backup plugins, exploited in targeted attacks.

Acronis released fixes for CVE-2026-87886 (CVSS 7.8, CWE-276), an insecure file permissions flaw in Linux-based backup components for cPanel & WHM and Plesk that enables local privilege escalation. The vendor observed limited, targeted exploitation in the wild before patches shipped. Fixes are available in Backup plugin for cPanel & WHM 1.9.3 HF3 and Backup extension for Plesk 1.8.11. A local attacker with low privileges could gain elevated access to backup data, control panels, and other customer accounts on shared hosting infrastructure.

Cyber Security Newsupdated · 53m agofirst · 2h agoExploit / PoC in the wild 5 sourcesCVE-2026-87886

ZDI-26-574: Linux Kernel Net Scheduler Connection Tracking Race Condition Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

A race condition (CVE-2026-46319, CVSS 7.5) in the Linux kernel net scheduler connection tracking allows local privilege escalation.

ZDI advisory ZDI-26-574 documents a race condition in the Linux kernel's net scheduler connection tracking component. Local attackers who can execute high-privileged code on a target can exploit the flaw to escalate privileges. ZDI rated the vulnerability 7.5 on CVSS and assigned CVE-2026-46319.

ZDI Published Advisories · Aug 13, 2026VulnerabilityCVE-2026-46319

ZDI-26-630: NI LabVIEW VI File Parsing Integer Overflow Information Disclosure Vulnerability

ZDI disclosed CVE-2026-18445, an integer overflow in NI LabVIEW VI file parsing that can disclose sensitive information, rated CVSS 3.3.

The Zero Day Initiative published advisory ZDI-26-630 describing an integer overflow vulnerability in NI LabVIEW's parsing of VI files. Exploitation can disclose sensitive information and requires user interaction, such as visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file. ZDI assigned the flaw a CVSS rating of 3.3.

ZDI-26-531: SonicWall GMS Virtual Appliance interface Command Injection Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

ZDI discloses CVE-2026-66148, a command injection local privilege escalation in SonicWall GMS Virtual Appliance rated CVSS 7.8.

ZDI-26-531 describes a command injection vulnerability in the SonicWall GMS Virtual Appliance interface that allows local attackers to escalate privileges. Exploitation requires the attacker to first execute low-privileged code on the target system. ZDI assigned a CVSS score of 7.8, tracked as CVE-2026-66148.

ZDI Published Advisories · Aug 11, 2026VulnerabilityCVE-2026-66148

ZDI-26-593: NVIDIA TensorRT ONNX File Parsing Heap-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

ZDI disclosed a second TensorRT heap-based buffer overflow RCE (CVE-2026-24268, CVSS 7.8) in ONNX file parsing, requiring user interaction.

The Zero Day Initiative published advisory ZDI-26-593 covering another heap-based buffer overflow in NVIDIA TensorRT's ONNX file parsing. A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code if the target opens a malicious file or visits a crafted page. ZDI rated the vulnerability CVSS 7.8 and assigned CVE-2026-24268.