Time-of-check time-of-use (toctou) race condition in Linux Kernel allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Fix
Microsoft's update · Critical
- Release Notes — Linux 3P (Third Party) Distros · build 7.3
From the 2026-Oct release note of Microsoft's Security Update Guide, revised 2026-10-28 · Exploitation Less Likely.
Vendor advisories in the News 1
- Microsoft October 2026 Security Updates: 1476 CVEs, 1 exploited, 96 critical Microsoft Security Update Guide · 2026-10-13
Every line above is quoted from NVD, CISA, Microsoft, the vendor's own advisory or DISA; nothing is generated.
Change history 3
- StatusAwaiting Analysis → PublishedNVD modified 2026-10-19 19:39
- StatusReceived → Awaiting AnalysisNVD modified 2026-10-15 20:39
- First seenCVSS 7.0NVD modified 2026-10-13 22:17
Affected (CPE criteria) 0
NVD has not attached CPE configurations yet.