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CVE-2026-64530

ZDI-26-571: Linux Kernel Net Scheduler Packet Classifier API Use-After-Free 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 low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 8.8. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2026-64530.

Timeline

Detection, updates, and resolution for this record.

  1. 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 low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 8.8. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2026-64530.

Sources

  • CVE.orgCVE-2026-64530

    Official CVE identifier

    cve.org
  • FIRST EPSSCVE-2026-64530

    30-day exploitation probability 0.7%

    first.org
  • Zero Day InitiativeZDI-26-571

    This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Linux Kernel. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 8.8. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2026-64530.

    zerodayinitiative.com