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Public exploit released for unpatched Linux kernel vulnerability
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Fusion42 · 27 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
A public exploit for a critical unpatched Linux kernel vulnerability (ZDI-CAN-33367) allowing local privilege escalation has been released, impacting multiple distributions including AlmaLinux, Debian, and Ubuntu. Administrators face risk from this flaw and related vulnerabilities while fixes are still pending, prompting urgent security mitigations such as disabling services and restricting network access.
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Linux security just took a step back with an exploitable kernel flaw that’s already live publicly. You need to audit your Linux systems now and shut down unused services before this opens the door.
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