Linux kernel flaw opens root-only files to unprivileged users
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Feed Name: The Register (Security)
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A local Linux kernel vulnerability (CVE-2026-46333) affecting multiple LTS lines lets unprivileged logged-in users read root-only files (e.g., SSH keys); a fix has been merged and a public proof-of-concept exists. The article also highlights ModuleJail, a script-based approach to blacklist unused kernel modules to reduce attack surface.
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