CVE-2026-46319
ZDI-26-574: Linux Kernel Net Scheduler Connection Tracking Race Condition Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Published Aug 13, 2026
This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Linux Kernel. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute high-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 7.5. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2026-46319.
Timeline
Detection, updates, and resolution for this record.
Aug 13, 2026 · Catalog
Detected
This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Linux Kernel. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute high-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 7.5. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2026-46319.
Sources
- CVE.orgCVE-2026-46319
Official CVE identifier
cve.org - FIRST EPSSCVE-2026-46319
30-day exploitation probability 0.1%
first.org - Zero Day InitiativeZDI-26-574
This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Linux Kernel. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute high-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 7.5. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2026-46319.
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