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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 Published Advisories · 2d agoVulnerabilityCVE-2026-31719

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-26-692: 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 · 2d agoVulnerabilityCVE-2026-31583

ZDI-26-693: Linux Kernel ksmbd Share Configuration Race Condition Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

ZDI-26-693: authenticated race condition in Linux kernel ksmbd share configuration allows remote code execution on ksmbd-enabled systems; CVSS 8.5.

ZDI advisory ZDI-26-693 discloses a race condition in the Linux kernel's ksmbd share configuration that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations. Exploitation requires authentication, and only systems with ksmbd enabled are vulnerable. ZDI assigned a CVSS rating of 8.5; no CVE is listed in the advisory text.

ZDI Published Advisories · 2d agoVulnerability1

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-26-682: Linux Kernel IPv6 Neighbour Discovery Uninitialized Memory Information Disclosure Vulnerability

ZDI discloses an uninitialized-memory flaw in Linux kernel IPv6 neighbor discovery (CVE-2026-43040, CVSS 6.0) allowing information disclosure by already-privileged local attackers.

ZDI advisory ZDI-26-682 describes an uninitialized memory vulnerability in the Linux kernel's IPv6 Neighbour Discovery code, tracked as CVE-2026-43040 with a CVSS score of 6.0. Exploitation requires the attacker to already execute high-privileged code on the target, which severely limits practical impact to kernel memory information disclosure. No active exploitation is mentioned.

ZDI Published Advisories · 2d agoVulnerabilityCVE-2026-430401

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

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-26-681: 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 Published Advisories · 2d agoAdvisoryCVE-2026-64265

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-26-685: Linux Kernel NFC NCI UART Driver Race Condition Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

ZDI discloses a race condition in the Linux kernel NFC NCI UART driver (CVE-2025-38416, CVSS 8.8) allowing local low-privileged attackers to escalate privileges.

ZDI advisory ZDI-26-685 covers a race condition vulnerability in the Linux kernel's NFC NCI UART driver, tracked as CVE-2025-38416 with a CVSS score of 8.8. A local attacker with the ability to execute low-privileged code can exploit the race to escalate privileges on affected systems. Exposure is limited to systems where the NFC NCI UART driver is present, and no exploitation is reported.

ZDI Published Advisories · 2d agoVulnerabilityCVE-2025-38416

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-26-691: Linux Kernel Netlink-based Wireless Configuration Integer Overflow Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

ZDI-26-691: integer overflow in Linux kernel netlink wireless configuration (CVE-2026-53182) allows local privilege escalation by attackers already running high-privileged code; CVSS 8.2.

ZDI advisory ZDI-26-691 discloses an integer overflow in the Linux kernel's netlink-based wireless configuration that allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations. Exploitation requires the attacker to first obtain the ability to execute high-privileged code on the target system. ZDI assigned a CVSS rating of 8.2 and CVE-2026-53182.

ZDI Published Advisories · 2d agoVulnerabilityCVE-2026-53182

ZDI-26-684: Linux Kernel KSMBD Query Directory Request Race Condition Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

ZDI discloses CVE-2026-64397, a CVSS 9.0 unauthenticated remote code execution race condition in Linux Kernel KSMBD.

ZDI-26-684 describes a race condition in the Linux Kernel KSMBD subsystem's Query Directory Request handling that allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. Only systems with KSMBD enabled are vulnerable. ZDI assigned a CVSS rating of 9.0 and CVE-2026-64397.

ZDI Published Advisories · 2d agoAdvisoryCVE-2026-64397

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-26-683: 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 Published Advisories · 2d agoAdvisoryCVE-2026-72463

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, 2026Advisory

ZDI-26-573: Linux Kernel KSMBD Response Header Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability

ZDI disclosed an unauthenticated out-of-bounds read (CVE-2026-68431) in Linux Kernel KSMBD causing sensitive information disclosure, CVSS 9.3.

The Zero Day Initiative published ZDI-26-573 describing an out-of-bounds read in the Linux Kernel KSMBD response header handling. Unauthenticated remote attackers can disclose sensitive information, but only systems with ksmbd enabled are affected. ZDI assigned a CVSS score of 9.3 and the identifier CVE-2026-68431.

ZDI Published Advisories · Aug 13, 2026VulnerabilityCVE-2026-68431

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 · 2d agoVulnerabilityCVE-2026-234132

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

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

U.S. CISA adds Red Hat, Linux Kernel, Ajax.NET Professional, Microsoft SQL Server, and Citrix NetScaler flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog

CISA added six flaws, including actively exploited CVE-2026-8452 in Citrix NetScaler, to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog with federal patch deadlines.

CISA added six vulnerabilities to its KEV catalog: CVE-2015-3246 and CVE-2015-5287 (Red Hat libuser race condition and ABRT privilege escalation), CVE-2019-1068 (Microsoft SQL Server RCE), CVE-2021-23758 (Ajax.NET Professional deserialization), CVE-2022-0995 (Linux Kernel out-of-bounds write) and CVE-2026-8452 (Citrix NetScaler ADC/Gateway memory buffer flaw). CVE-2026-8452 has been observed under active exploitation in the wild and can cause denial-of-service. Under BOD 22-01, federal civilian agencies must patch CVE-2019-1068 and CVE-2026-8452 by August 29, 2026, and the rest by September 9, 2026.

Security Affairs · 19d agoExploit / PoC in the wildCVE-2015-3246CVE-2015-5287CVE-2019-1068+3 CVEs