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Exploit available for new DirtyDecrypt Linux root escalation flaw

… This limits the attack surface to Linux distributions that closely follow the latest upstream kernel releases, including Fedora, Arch Linux, and openSUSE Tumbleweed. However, V12's proof-of-concept exploit has only been tested against Fedora and the mainline Linux kernel. …

May 18, 2026 · Sergiu Gatlan

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New Linux 'Dirty Frag' zero-day gives root on all major distros

… "This type of vulnerability is a frequent attack vector for malicious cyber actors and poses significant risks to the federal enterprise," the U.S. cybersecurity agency warned at the time. …

May 8, 2026 · Sergiu Gatlan