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UNBELIEVABLE: Another major linux security issue uncovered new fragnesia flaw allows attackers to run malicious code as root - Caught on Camera

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  • 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.

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