Cyber Risks October 29, 2026 · Zero Day Initiative

ZDI-26-836: Linux Kernel CIFS File System Use-After-Free Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Linux Kernel. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute high-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 7.2. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2026-72315.

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Vulnerabilities & Patching

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CVE-2026-72315

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