GhostLock Vulnerability Exposes Linux Systems to Root Access

A long-standing flaw in the Linux kernel, dubbed GhostLock (CVE-2026-43499), has been revealed, allowing logged-in users to gain root access on unpatched systems.

A long-standing flaw in the Linux kernel, dubbed GhostLock (CVE-2026-43499), has been revealed, allowing logged-in users to gain root access on unpatched systems.