A critical vulnerability has been discovered in Ubuntu’s Linux kernel, potentially allowing local attackers to escalate their privileges and gain root access on vulnerable systems. This flaw stems from a reference count imbalance within the af_unix subsystem, leading to a use-after-free (UAF) condition. Technical Details The vulnerability was exposed at TyphoonPWN 2025, where researchers presented a full […]
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