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Ubuntu Linux Flaw Exposed, Enabling Host-Root Container Escape

A newly discovered Linux kernel flaw, CVE-2026-80521, can allow code running inside a container to gain root access on the host, posing a significant security risk. This alarming vulnerability is just one of nearly 5,700 Linux kernel CVEs published in 2026, a record high.

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