ZDI-26-576: Linux Kernel XFRM Race Condition Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Linux Kernel. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute high-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 7.5.
ZDI-26-576: Linux Kernel XFRM Race Condition Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Description
This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Linux Kernel. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute high-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 7.5.
Technical Details
- Classification
- {"confidence":0.95,"severitySource":"cvss-text","classifier":"rss-v2"}
- Article Source
- {"url":"http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-26-576/","fetched":true,"fetchedAt":"2026-08-13T20:40:07.302Z","wordCount":198}
Threat ID: 6a7e2cf8bf8831d539c73bbe
Added to database: 08/13/2026, 20:45:44 UTC
Last updated: 08/13/2026, 20:47:07 UTC
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