SECURITYJul 3 · 19:40 UTCTHE HACKER NEWS[email protected] (The Hacker News)

New "Bad Epoll" Linux Kernel Flaw Lets Unprivileged Users Gain Root, Hits Android

A new Linux kernel vulnerability, Bad Epoll (CVE-2026-46242), allows unprivileged users to gain root access on Linux desktops, servers, and Android devices. A fix is available, and the flaw exists in the same kernel code area where an AI model previously found another bug.

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