Security Advisory

CVE-2026-17523

7.8
HIGH

Vulnerability Description

A flaw was found in the kernel. An unprivileged local user can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code within the kernel, which leads to a local privilege escalation (LPE). This allows the attacker to gain root privileges and take full control of the affected system.
Published Date July 27, 2026
Official Source NIST NVD Advisory