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Linux Kernel Heap-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Linux kernel contains a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the legacyparseparam function in the Filesystem Context functionality. This allows an a

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Source: CISA Known Exploited VulnerabilitiesMay 2, 2026, 4:51 PMSecurityhigh

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Linux kernel contains a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the legacy_parse_param function in the Filesystem Context functionality. This allows an attacker to open a filesystem that does not support the Filesystem Context API and ultimately escalate privileges.

Vendor: Linux

Product: Kernel

Due date: 2024-09-11

Known ransomware use: Unknown

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