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Oracle Linux 9 Kernel Important ptrace Issue ELSA-2026-50280 CVE-2026

Linuxsecurity •LinuxSecurity Advisories • May 22, 2026

[5.15.0-320.202.8.4] - ptrace: slightly saner 'get_dumpable()' logic (Linus Torvalds) [Orabug: 39391447] {CVE-2026-46333}

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bpftool-5.15.0-320.202.8.4.el9uek.x86_64.rpm kernel-uek-5.15.0-320.202.8.4.el9uek.x86_64.rpm kernel-uek-core-5.15.0-320.202.8.4.el9uek.x86_64.rpm kernel-uek-debug-5.15.0-320.202.8.4.el9uek.x86_64.rpm kernel-uek-debug-core-5.15.0-320.202.8.4.el9uek.x86_64.rpm kernel-uek-debug-devel-5.15.0-320.202.8.4.el9uek.x86_64.rpm kernel-uek-debug-modules-5.15.0-320.202.8.4.el9uek.x86_64.rpm kernel-uek-debug-modules-extra-5.15.0-320.202.8.4.el9uek.x86_64.rpm kernel-uek-devel-5.15.0-320.202.8.4.el9uek.x86_64.rpm kernel-uek-doc-5.15.0-320.202.8.4.el9uek.noarch.rpm kernel-uek-modules-5.15.0-320.202.8.4.el9uek.x86_64.rpm kernel-uek-modules-extra-5.15.0-320.202.8.4.el9uek.x86_64.rpm kernel-uek-container-5.15.0-320.202.8.4.el9uek.x86_64.rpm kernel-uek-container-debug-5.15.0-320.202.8.4.el9uek.x86_64.rpm

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Oracle Linux Kernel ptrace Vulnerability CVE-2026-46333 Disclosed Oracle has disclosed a critical security vulnerability in the ptrace functionality of its Linux kernels, identified as CVE-2026-46333. This vulnerability affects multiple versions of Oracle Linux, including Oracle Linux 8, 9, and the Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel (UEK). The flaw allows unauthorized access to process memory, which could potentially be exploited to gain elevated privileges. The vulnerability was published on May 15, 2026, with a proof of concept (PoC) available as of May 16, 2026. Users are advised to apply the latest patches immediately to mitigate risks. The affected kernel versions include 6.12.0-202.76.4.3 and 5.15.0-320.202.8.4 for Oracle Linux 9 and 8, respectively. The issue has been confirmed by Oracle and is being treated with urgency due to its potential impact on system security. 363 sources 74

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