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#2 BleepingComputer general April 24, 2026 at 17:28 UTC

New ‘Pack2TheRoot’ flaw gives hackers root Linux access

By Bill Toulas

AI Summary

Researchers disclosed Pack2TheRoot, a vulnerability in the PackageKit daemon that allows local Linux users to escalate privileges to root by exploiting package installation and removal functions. The flaw affects multiple Linux distributions and could enable attackers with initial system access to gain complete administrative control.

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