Linuxsecurity Rocky Linux cifs-utils Vulnerability Allows Local Privilege Escalation
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- •Rocky Linux 10 users must update cifs-utils to address a local privilege escalation vulnerability.
- •The vulnerability affects multiple RPM packages including cifs-utils and pam_cifscreds.
- •Patches for the vulnerability were released on July 5, 2026, and should be applied immediately.
An important update has been released for cifs-utils affecting Rocky Linux 10, addressing a local privilege escalation vulnerability. The vulnerability has been assigned a Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) base score, indicating its severity. The affected components include multiple RPM packages such as cifs-utils and pam_cifscreds. Users are advised to update their systems to mitigate the risk associated with this vulnerability. The update is crucial for maintaining system security and preventing unauthorized access. Specific CVEs related to this issue have not been detailed in the articles. The updates were published on July 5, 2026, and are available for various architectures including x86_64, aarch64, and s390x. Administrators are urged to apply the patches as soon as possible to secure their systems.
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