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One tiny Linux typo just opened the door to root access

A tiny Linux kernel mistake is now a serious local-root risk for systems that have not been updated. CVE-2026-23111 affects nf_tables, the kernel subsystem behind nftables, and public exploit ...
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One-Character Linux Kernel Flaw Enables Local Root Access, Exploits Now Public

CVE-2026-23111 is a Linux kernel nf_tables use-after-free that lets an unprivileged local user escalate to root and escape a ...