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A new bug hits Linux kernels. It is CVE-2026-23111. The bug lets attackers get root access.

It is a use-after-free error in nftables. Exodus Intelligence found a way to use it. The exploit works 99% of the time on idle systems.

The patch came out February 5, 2026. Update your systems now.

Source: https://dev.to/n_suresh_b343f829399d982b/critical-linux-privilege-escalation-flaw-what-administrators-need-to-know-2026-59f6 Optional learning community: https://t.me/GyaanSetuAi