Cyber Intelligence

New "Bad Epoll" Linux Kernel Flaw Lets Unprivileged Users Gain Root, Hits Android

Medium Severity Americas Anguilla
Date Occurred Jul 03, 2026 19:40 UTC
Event Type Cyber Intelligence
Source TheHackerNews
Recorded Jul 03, 2026
Full Description

A newly disclosed Linux kernel flaw called Bad Epoll (CVE-2026-46242) lets an ordinary user with no special access take full control of a machine as root. It affects Linux desktops, servers, and Andro

Original Source
https://thehackernews.com/2026/07/new-bad-epoll-linux-kernel-flaw-lets.html
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Event Metadata
  • ID #13309
  • Type Cyber Intelligence
  • Region Americas
  • Severity Medium
  • Indexed Jul 03, 2026
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