Linux Kernel bug Fragnesia allows local root access attacks
Fragnesia, a new Linux kernel flaw tracked as CVE-2026-46300, could let local attackers gain root access through page cache corruption. Researchers disclosed a new Linux kernel privilege escalation vulnerability named Fragnesia, tracked as CVE-2026-46300 (CVSS score of 7.8). The flaw affects the XFRM ESP-in-TCP subsystem and could allow local attackers to gain full root access […]
Researchers disclosed a new Linux kernel privilege escalation vulnerability named Fragnesia, tracked as CVE-2026-46300 (CVSS score of 7.8). The flaw affects the XFRM ESP-in-TCP subsystem and could allow local attackers to gain full root access by corrupting the kernel page cache.
Security experts warn that the issue is dangerous because attackers with low privileges can modify read-only files in memory and take complete control of vulnerable systems. The vulnerability was discovered by William Bowling of the V12 security team, while Wiz published a detailed technical analysis.
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