A nine-year-old Linux kernel vulnerability (CVE-2026-46333) allows unprivileged users to execute commands as root on major distributions like Debian, Fedora, and Ubuntu. The flaw, discovered by Qualys, is rooted in the kernel’s __ptrace_may_access() function and can be exploited through various methods. It’s recommended to apply the latest kernel updates or use temporary workarounds to mitigate the risk.
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