Dossier
CVE-2026-46242
Coverage of CVE-2026-46242 in the Nexus archive.
- 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.