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15-Year-Old Linux Kernel GhostLock Flaw Lets Local Users Gain Root

Published: 08/24/2026, 07:01 AM

A 15-year-old Linux kernel flaw dubbed GhostLock can allow local users to gain root privileges, posing a serious security risk to affected systems. The post 15-Year-Old Linux Kernel GhostLock Flaw Lets Local Users Gain Root appeared first on Linux Today.