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#4 BleepingComputer general May 08, 2026 at 07:45 UTC

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

By Sergiu Gatlan

AI Summary

A new Linux local privilege escalation zero-day dubbed 'Dirty Frag' allows attackers to gain root on all major Linux distributions with a single command, with no patch yet publicly confirmed at time of reporting. The vulnerability affects the broad Linux ecosystem, making it immediately relevant to virtually all Linux-based infrastructure. System administrators should monitor vendor advisories closely and consider applying compensating controls until patches are available.

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