CVE-2026-53287 | Linux Kernel up to 7.0.9 audit __audit_log_capset privilege escalation (WID-SEC-2026-2119)
A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Linux Kernel up to 7.0.9. Affected is the function __audit_log_capset of the component audit. Performing a manipulation results in privilege escalation.
This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-53287. The attack needs to be approached within the local network. There is no available exploit.
It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.