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Linux Kernel Vulnerability Exposes Root Access Risk via Page Cache Corruption

A newly discovered Linux Kernel vulnerability, dubbed Fragnesia, allows unprivileged local attackers to corrupt the kernel page cache and gain root access, posing a significant risk to system security. This critical flaw, tracked as CVE-2026-46300, is the third local privilege escalation vulnerability found in Linux kernel in just two weeks.

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Linux Flaw Exposes Systems to Root Privilege Attacks

A newly discovered Linux kernel vulnerability, dubbed Fragnasia, allows hackers to gain root privileges and take control of your system - and it's been hiding in plain sight in all Linux kernels released before May 13, 2026. This high-severity flaw lets unprivileged attackers write malicious code into read-only files, giving them unrestricted access to your system.

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