PoC Released for DirtyDecrypt Linux Kernel Vulnerability
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Rated by Threat Radar
Data as of 19 May 2026, 19:20 UTC
What to do
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A patch for this vulnerability was released in April 2026 for mainline Linux kernel builds. Users and administrators of affected Linux distributions with CONFIG_RXGK enabled should ensure their systems are updated with these patches. Since the vulnerability is patched, applying the official updates is the primary mitigation. There is no vendor advisory indicating that no action is required or that the issue is already mitigated without patching. Therefore, updating to the fixed kernel version is recommended.
Description
Patched in April, the underlying vulnerability allows local attackers to elevate their privileges to root. The post PoC Released for DirtyDecrypt Linux Kernel Vulnerability appeared first on SecurityWeek .