Findings

ZDI-26-623

ZDI-26-623: Linux Kernel IPv6 Multicast Routing Use-After-Free Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Published Sep 9, 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.

Timeline

Detection, updates, and resolution for this record.

  1. Sep 9, 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.

Sources

  • 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.

    zerodayinitiative.com