Tag: root privilege escalation
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Check Point Flaw Enables Hackers to Execute Code with Root Privileges
A critical flaw in Check Point's Security Management Server has been discovered, leaving all deployments vulnerable to hackers who can exploit it to execute code with root privileges, putting the entire firewall estate at risk. This severe vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-91843, requires immediate attention with Check Point releasing security updates to fix the issue.
Cisco Exposes Zero-Day Flaw in Identity Services Engine
Cisco has uncovered a critical zero-day flaw in its Identity Services Engine, scoring a maximum CVSS rating of 10.0 and allowing attackers to bypass authentication and gain root access with just a single crafted request. This severe vulnerability requires immediate attention, as it can be exploited remotely without any credentials or user interaction.
Linux Flaw Exposes Multi-Tenant Environments to Root Privilege Escalation
A newly discovered Linux flaw, dubbed DirtyClone, lets local users easily gain root privileges on popular systems like Debian, Ubuntu, and Fedora - putting shared environments at risk of a devastating breach. This vulnerability is especially alarming in setups with user namespaces enabled or privileged containers deployed.