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ZDI-26-626: Backblaze Personal Computer Backup bzfilelist Link Following Denial-of-Service Vulnerability

ZDI published ZDI-26-626 for a local denial-of-service flaw (CVE-2026-19820, CVSS 6.1) in Backblaze Personal Computer Backup's bzfilelist component.

The Zero Day Initiative published advisory ZDI-26-626 describing a link-following denial-of-service vulnerability in the bzfilelist component of Backblaze Personal Computer Backup. Local attackers must first execute low-privileged code on the target system to trigger the condition. The issue carries a CVSS score of 6.1 and is tracked as CVE-2026-19820.

ZDI Published Advisories·Sep 9, 05:00 UTC · 7d agoVulnerability 5 sourcesCVE-2026-19820

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ZDI-26-699: Linux Kernel NTFS3 Out-of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability

ZDI-26-699: Linux Kernel NTFS3 out-of-bounds read (CVSS 5.2) lets local low-privileged attackers disclose sensitive information.

ZDI advisory ZDI-26-699 describes an out-of-bounds read in the Linux Kernel NTFS3 driver rated CVSS 5.2. An attacker must already have the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system to trigger the flaw. Successful exploitation results in information disclosure. No CVE identifier is listed in the advisory.

ZDI Published Advisories·Sep 14, 05:00 UTC · 2d agoVulnerability 3 sources

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ZDI-26-613: (0Day) pdfforge PDF Architect PDF File Parsing Memory Corruption Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

ZDI published ZDI-26-613, an unpatched memory corruption flaw in pdfforge PDF Architect PDF parsing enabling remote code execution (CVSS 7.8).

The Zero Day Initiative disclosed ZDI-26-613, a memory corruption vulnerability in pdfforge PDF Architect's PDF file parsing that allows remote code execution on affected installations. User interaction is required, meaning the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. ZDI assigned a CVSS score of 7.8 and classifies the issue as a 0day.

ZDI Published Advisories·Aug 31, 05:00 UTC · 16d agoAdvisory

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ZDI-26-700: Linux Kernel QFQ Plus Scheduler Use-After-Free Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

ZDI discloses Linux Kernel QFQ Plus scheduler use-after-free (CVE-2026-22999, CVSS 7.8) enabling local privilege escalation on affected systems.

ZDI advisory ZDI-26-700 covers a use-after-free in the Linux Kernel QFQ Plus scheduler, tracked as CVE-2026-22999 with a CVSS score of 7.8. Exploitation requires the attacker to first execute low-privileged code on the target system. Successful exploitation allows local attackers to escalate privileges. No in-the-wild exploitation is mentioned.

ZDI Published Advisories·Sep 14, 05:00 UTC · 2d agoVulnerabilityCVE-2026-22999

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ZDI-26-611: (0Day) pdfforge PDF Architect App Object Out-Of-Bounds Read Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

ZDI published ZDI-26-611, an unpatched out-of-bounds read in pdfforge PDF Architect App Object enabling remote code execution (CVSS 7.8).

The Zero Day Initiative disclosed ZDI-26-611, an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the App Object component of pdfforge PDF Architect that can lead to remote code execution. Exploitation requires user interaction, such as visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file. ZDI rated the issue 7.8 on the CVSS scale and marks it as a 0day pending a vendor patch.

ZDI Published Advisories·Aug 31, 05:00 UTC · 16d agoAdvisory

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ZDI-26-692: Linux Kernel eMPIA USB Device Driver Race Condition Code Execution Vulnerability

ZDI-26-692: race condition in Linux kernel eMPIA USB driver (CVE-2026-31583) lets physically present attackers execute code without authentication; CVSS 7.1.

ZDI advisory ZDI-26-692 discloses a race condition in the Linux kernel's eMPIA USB device driver that allows physically present attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations. Authentication is not required, but physical access to the target system is necessary. ZDI assigned a CVSS rating of 7.1 and CVE-2026-31583.

ZDI Published Advisories·Sep 14, 05:00 UTC · 2d agoVulnerabilityCVE-2026-31583

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ZDI-26-705: (0Day) BusyBox libarchive Symlink Directory Traversal Arbitrary File Creation Vulnerability

ZDI disclosed an unpatched symlink directory traversal flaw (CVE-2026-92205, CVSS 6.1) in BusyBox libarchive enabling arbitrary file creation.

ZDI-26-705 details an arbitrary file creation vulnerability in BusyBox's libarchive component caused by symlink directory traversal. Remote exploitation requires user interaction, such as visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file. The flaw is rated CVSS 6.1, tracked as CVE-2026-92205, and published as a 0day advisory.

ZDI Published Advisories·05:00 UTC · 11h agoVulnerabilityCVE-2026-92205

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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, 05:00 UTC · Aug 13, 2026Advisory

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ZDI-26-569: Linux Kernel Net Scheduler True Link Equalizer Race Condition Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

ZDI publishes ZDI-26-569, a CVSS 7.5 race condition local privilege escalation in the Linux kernel net scheduler true link equalizer.

The Zero Day Initiative disclosed a race condition in the Linux kernel's net scheduler true link equalizer component enabling local privilege escalation. Exploitation requires the attacker to first run high-privileged code on the target system. The advisory carries a CVSS rating of 7.5; no CVE id is listed in the disclosure text.

ZDI Published Advisories·Aug 13, 05:00 UTC · Aug 13, 2026Advisory

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Linux Kernel ZcopyReaper Vulnerability Lets Local Attackers Gain Root Privileges

Linux kernel RDS zero-copy flaw CVE-2026-43502 (ZcopyReaper) lets unprivileged local users gain root; fix in 7.1-rc3, public PoC published.

CVE-2026-43502, dubbed ZcopyReaper, is a Linux kernel local privilege escalation flaw in the RDS zerocopy send path, present since kernel 4.17, allowing unprivileged local attackers to gain root. NebuSec researcher Yuan Tan demonstrated root escalation on openSUSE kernel 6.4.0-150600.23.100; the fix landed in commit 44b550d88b26 with Linux 7.1-rc3 the first patched mainline release. Exploitation requires CONFIG_RDS and CONFIG_RDS_TCP but not unprivileged user namespaces, and PoC exploit material is publicly released alongside more than 20 other exploitable 2026 kernel CVEs.

GBHackers·Sep 15, 08:18 UTC · 1d agoExploit / PoCCVE-2026-43502CVE-2026-43501CVE-2026-43074+4 CVEs1

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ZDI-26-612: (0Day) pdfforge PDF Architect PDF File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

ZDI published ZDI-26-612, an unpatched out-of-bounds write in pdfforge PDF Architect PDF parsing enabling remote code execution (CVSS 7.8).

The Zero Day Initiative disclosed ZDI-26-612, an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in pdfforge PDF Architect's PDF file parsing. Successful exploitation allows remote code execution on affected installations. User interaction is required, as the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file; ZDI assigned a CVSS score of 7.8 and lists the flaw as a 0day.

ZDI Published Advisories·Aug 31, 05:00 UTC · 16d agoAdvisory

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Chaotic Eclipse Released GreenSection, A PoC For NVIDIA Memory Corruption Zero-Day

Researcher Chaotic Eclipse released GreenSection, a PoC exploiting an unpatched out-of-bounds write in NVIDIA Windows user-mode shared memory.

Security researcher Chaotic Eclipse disclosed an out-of-bounds write in NVIDIA's Windows user-mode components, which share a global memory section (\BaseNamedObjects\{52813408-3561-4705-820a-2b3b78be92ba}) with full read/write access to all users. The PoC crashes applications running Vulkan or OpenGL; the researcher says the bug could cross user boundaries or compromise dwm.exe but did not fully assess the impact. No CVE has been assigned and no patch is mentioned. The researcher recently released zero-day PoCs against Kaspersky, Avast, and CrowdStrike Falcon.

Security Affairs·Sep 7, 13:42 UTC · 9d agoExploit / PoC 2 sources

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ZDI-26-614: (0Day) pdfforge PDF Architect PDF File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

ZDI published ZDI-26-614, another unpatched out-of-bounds write in pdfforge PDF Architect PDF parsing enabling remote code execution (CVSS 7.8).

The Zero Day Initiative published ZDI-26-614, a second out-of-bounds write vulnerability in pdfforge PDF Architect's PDF file parsing. Attackers can execute arbitrary code on affected installations, provided the user visits a malicious page or opens a malicious file. The flaw carries a ZDI-assigned CVSS score of 7.8 and remains unpatched (0day).

ZDI Published Advisories·Aug 31, 05:00 UTC · 16d agoAdvisory

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ZDI-26-638: Oracle Outside In Technology WPS File Parsing Memory Corruption Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

ZDI disclosed memory corruption in Oracle Outside In Technology's WPS file parsing (CVE-2026-60414) enabling user-triggered remote code execution.

Zero Day Initiative published ZDI-26-638, a CVSS 7.8 memory corruption vulnerability in WPS file parsing within Oracle Outside In Technology. Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on affected installations by convincing the target to visit a malicious page or open a malicious file, so user interaction is required. The issue is tracked as CVE-2026-60414. The advisory reports no exploitation.

ZDI Published Advisories·Sep 9, 05:00 UTC · 7d agoVulnerability 4 sourcesCVE-2026-60414

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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, 05:00 UTC · Aug 13, 2026Vulnerability

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New ZcopyReaper Linux Kernel Vulnerability Enables Privilege Escalation Attacks

ZcopyReaper (CVE-2026-43502) lets unprivileged local attackers reach root on Linux via an RDS zero-copy cleanup flaw dating to kernel 4.17.

CVE-2026-43502 is a lifetime-management error in rds_message_purge() that mishandles zero-copy sends before socket attachment, corrupting kernel memory and enabling local privilege escalation without capabilities or user namespaces. NebuSec demonstrated the exploit on openSUSE kernel 6.4.0-150600.23.100; vulnerable systems need CONFIG_INET, CONFIG_AIO, CONFIG_RDS, and CONFIG_RDS_TCP. The fix landed in mainline commit 44b550d88b26 (Linux 7.1-rc3) with backports to Ubuntu 7.0.0, 6.8.0, and 5.15.0 kernels and multiple Debian branches. NebuSec also released public exploits for 20 additional Linux kernel vulnerabilities in its CyberMeowfia repository.

Cyber Security News·Sep 14, 13:29 UTC · 2d agoVulnerabilityCVE-2026-43502

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ZDI-26-694: Linux Kernel Net Scheduler Clsact Qdisc Use-After-Free Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

ZDI discloses CVE-2026-23413, a use-after-free in the Linux kernel net scheduler clsact qdisc allowing local privilege escalation, CVSS 8.2.

ZDI advisory ZDI-26-694 describes a use-after-free vulnerability in the Linux kernel's net scheduler clsact qdisc component. Successful exploitation allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations, and ZDI assigned a CVSS score of 8.2. The flaw is tracked as CVE-2026-23413. The advisory notes an attacker must first obtain the ability to execute high-privileged code on the target system to exploit the vulnerability.

ZDI Published Advisories·Sep 14, 05:00 UTC · 2d agoVulnerabilityCVE-2026-234132

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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, 05:00 UTC · Aug 13, 2026Advisory

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ZDI-26-666: Adobe Acrobat Reader DC JPEG2000 File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability

ZDI advisory ZDI-26-666 details an out-of-bounds read (CVE-2026-79910) when Adobe Acrobat Reader DC parses JPEG2000 files.

The Zero Day Initiative published advisory ZDI-26-666 for an out-of-bounds read triggered when Acrobat Reader DC parses JPEG2000 files. Successful exploitation allows a remote attacker to disclose sensitive information from affected installations. User interaction is required, such as opening a malicious file or visiting a malicious page. ZDI rated the issue 3.3 and assigned CVE-2026-79910.

ZDI Published Advisories·Sep 10, 05:00 UTC · 6d agoAdvisory 19 sourcesCVE-2026-79910

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ZDI-26-696: Linux Kernel NTFS3 Journal Heap-based Buffer Overflow Code Execution Vulnerability

ZDI-26-696: Linux Kernel NTFS3 journal heap-based buffer overflow (CVE-2026-72196, CVSS 8.8) enables local arbitrary code execution.

ZDI advisory ZDI-26-696 describes a heap-based buffer overflow in the Linux Kernel NTFS3 journal handling, tracked as CVE-2026-72196 with a CVSS score of 8.8. Exploitation requires the attacker to first execute low-privileged code on the target system. Successful exploitation allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code. No in-the-wild exploitation is mentioned.

ZDI Published Advisories·Sep 14, 05:00 UTC · 2d agoVulnerabilityCVE-2026-721961

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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, 05:00 UTC · Aug 13, 2026Advisory1

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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·Sep 8, 03:53 UTC · 8d agoVulnerabilityCVE-2026-43502

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Re: Retrospective by 'gpg.fail' authors

GnuPG maintainer Werner Koch responds on oss-security to a gpg.fail retrospective covering 2003-era GnuPG code.

On oss-security, GnuPG lead developer Werner Koch replied to a retrospective published by the gpg.fail authors, citing a December 2003 commit in GnuPG's gettime.c affecting asctimestamp and printf format attributes in util.h. The excerpt contains no new CVE identifiers or exploitation evidence, and appears to revisit long-standing historical GnuPG code paths discussed by the retrospective's authors.

oss-security·15:11 UTC · 1h agoResearch 7 sources

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ZDI-26-615: (0Day) pdfforge PDF Architect activation-service Update Service Uncontrolled Search Path Element Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Zero Day Initiative disclosed an uncontrolled search path flaw in pdfforge PDF Architect's update service, allowing local privilege escalation (CVSS 7.8).

ZDI published advisory ZDI-26-615 describing a local privilege escalation vulnerability in the activation-service Update Service of pdfforge PDF Architect. An uncontrolled search path element lets local attackers escalate privileges, but they must first be able to execute low-privileged code on the target. ZDI rated the issue 7.8 and tagged it as a 0-day disclosure.

ZDI Published Advisories·Aug 31, 05:00 UTC · 16d agoVulnerability

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