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Linux Kernel Bug Gives Local Root Access, Exploits Public
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A single-character flaw in the Linux kernel's nf_tables code, CVE-2026-23111, lets unprivileged users escalate to root and escape containers. Patched upstream on February 5, 2026, public exploits from Exodus Intelligence and FuzzingLabs are now available. Ubuntu rates it CVSS 7.8. Update and reboot if unpatched.
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