Bad Epoll Linux Kernel Flaw Lets Attackers Gain Root Access on Linux and Android
RedSide Security July 04, 2026 Vulnerability 130 views
A newly disclosed Linux kernel vulnerability, Bad Epoll (CVE-2026-46242), allows unprivileged users to gain root access on Linux and Android systems through a race condition and use-after-free flaw in the epoll subsystem. With no workaround available, organizations are urged to deploy kernel patches as soon as they become available.
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