PT-2026-64871 · Linux+1 · Linux Kernel+1
CVE-2026-17523
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Published
2019-08-18
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Updated
2026-09-01
CVSS v3.1
7.8
High
| Vector | AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Linux kernel (affected versions not specified)
Description
A flaw in the
net/can/bcm.c file within the can: bcm component allows an unprivileged local user to execute arbitrary code within the kernel. This leads to a local privilege escalation (LPE), enabling the attacker to gain root privileges and take full control of the affected system.Recommendations
At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.
Exploit
DoS
LPE
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Weakness Enumeration
Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Linux Kernel
Rocky Linux