CVE-2026-23111: One Bad Character Gives Attackers Linux Root

https://thecybersecguru.com/news/cve-2026-23111-linux-kernel-nftables-privilege-escalation/

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RiceManatee@lemmy.ca · 11 pts · 79d

FYI not a new CVE; don't panic if you've patched in the past 2 months.

jstangroome@infosec.pub · 0 pts · 77d

Exodus blog mentioned in the article didn't appear to be linked.

https://blog.exodusintel.com/2026/06/08/off-by-exploiting-a-use-after-free-in-the-linux-kernel/