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CVE-2026-46333: Local Root Privilege Escalation and Credential Disclosure in the Linux Kernel ptrace Path (opens in new tab)

Covers Logic bug in the Linux kernel's __ptrace_may_access() function (CVE-2026-46333)Covered by 11 sources including linux.slashdot.org, The Hacker NewsDiscussed on Hacker News

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Logic bug in the Linux kernel's __ptrace_may_access() function (CVE-2026-46333)

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