What is CVE-2026-64531?
A memory corruption flaw in the Linux kernel's Open vSwitch datapath allows local users to gain root on default-configured distributions. A public exploit with pre-built records for numerous kernel builds is available, requiring immediate patching.
Azərbaycanca: Bu boşluq Linux nüvəsinin Open vSwitch (OVS) datapath komponentində yaddaş korrupsiyasına səbəb olur. Standart konfiqurasiyalı distributivlərdə lokal istifadəçilərə root hüquqları əldə etməyə imkan verir. Açıq istismar kodu mövcuddur, yamaq tətbiq edilməlidir.
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What privileges can malicious actors gain by exploiting CVE-2026-64531?
On default-configured distributions, local users can gain root privileges through this vulnerability.
Is there an available exploit code for CVE-2026-64531?
Yes, a public exploit with pre-built records for numerous kernel builds is available.
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