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