SEPTEMBER 19, 2026
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CVE-2026-49427

HIGH · CVSS 8.8 EPSS 0.28% Public Exploit

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-08-19 · Last synced 2026-09-18

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The vulnerability allows unprivileged local users to access freed kernel memory due to improperly managed largepage shared memory objects during the sendfile(2) operation. This oversight can lead to privilege escalation, potentially allowing attackers to gain elevated access to system resources. Organizations using affected systems should prioritize remediation to safeguard against unauthorized access and potential exploitation.

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CVE
CVE-2026-49427
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
8.8
EPSS
0.28%

Original NVD Description

Pages belonging to largepage shared memory objects were not explicitly wired. When sendfile(2) transmitted such an object with the SF_NOCACHE flag, it freed the underlying pages after transmission even though existing mappings still referred to them. An unprivileged local user can abuse the bug to access freed kernel memory. This can be exploited to escalate privileges.

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