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Ubuntu CVE-2026-3888 Bug Lets Attackers Gain Root via systemd Cleanup Timing Exploit

Ubuntu CVE-2026-3888 flaw exploits cleanup timing in snap-confine to gain root access, risking full system compromise.
Infosecurity Magazine

New Ubuntu Flaw Enables Local Attackers to Gain Root Access

A newly identified local privilege escalation (LPE) vulnerability has been discovered affecting default installations of ...
The Hacker News

Interlock Ransomware Exploits Cisco FMC Zero-Day CVE-2026-20131 for Root Access

Interlock ransomware is actively exploiting CVE-2026-20131 (CVSS 10.0) in Cisco FMC, enabling unauthenticated remote code execution as root.
Hackaday

This Week In Security: Linux Flaws, Python Ownage, And A Botnet Shutdown

Qualys reports the discovery by their threat research unit of vulnerabilities in the Linux AppArmor system used by SUSE, Debian, Ubuntu, and ...
InfoQ

AWS Introduces Centralized Root Access Management for Organizations

AWS has introduced a new capability for AWS Organizations members, allowing administrators to centrally manage and restrict root-user access across multiple AWS accounts. This update enhances security ...