Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in Linux Kernel by Red Hat
CVE-2026-17523

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor: Red Hat
Status: Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10; Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6; Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7; Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8
Vendor: CVE Published:; 27 July 2026

What is CVE-2026-17523?

A vulnerability exists within the kernel that allows an unprivileged local user to exploit it by executing arbitrary code. This exploitation can lead to local privilege escalation, granting the attacker root access and full control of the affected system. It emphasizes the importance of prompt updates and security patches to mitigate risks associated with such vulnerabilities.