
- New Linux kernel flaw CVE‑2026‑46300 “Fragnesia” allows local attackers to gain root
- Discovered by William Bowling of Zellic;
- PoC shows corruption of /usr/bin/su page cache to get root shell
Security researchers have discovered a new vulnerability in the Linux kernel which could allow malicious actors to run code with elevated privileges, exposing systems to risk of data theft, malware deployment, and even full device takeover.