SecurityBrief Australia·3 min read·hard
Linux kernel flaw lets local users gain root access
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Sean Mitchell
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Qualys has identified a critical Linux kernel vulnerability, CVE-2026-64600, affecting XFS filesystems that allows local users to gain root access. The flaw, which has existed since kernel 4.11, enables attackers to overwrite protected files and bypass security measures like SELinux.
Qualys has disclosed a Linux kernel vulnerability called RefluXFS that could allow a local user to gain root privileges on affected systems. The flaw may affect more than 16.4 million systems worldwide.
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