CentOS 9 Security Flaw Enables Privilege Escalation

Gbhackers •Divya • February 6, 2026

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CentOS 9 Vulnerability Allows Privilege Escalation to Root A critical use-after-free vulnerability in the Linux kernel's sch_cake Qdisc affects CentOS 9, enabling local users to escalate privileges to root. The flaw was disclosed by SSD Secure Disclosure on February 5, 2026, and was recognized as a top vulnerability in the Linux category at TyphoonPWN 2025. 3 sources 59

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CentOS 9 Security Flaw Enables Privilege Escalation

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