PwnEscape (CVE-2026-99999): a guest VM can attack its host kernel to leak memory, crash it, or gain root. Rated Critical.
AlmaLinux 8, 9, and 10 are affected. Patched kernels are available now. https://almalinux.org/blog/2026-10-16-pwnescape-cve-2026-99999/
AlmaLinux
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2026-10-23 21:01:16 UTC
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2026-10-23 21:01:16 UTCEvent JSON
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