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.

The recent Linux 7.1-rc2 release introduces a fix for the audio probe issue affecting the Steam Deck OLED model, a problem that has persisted since late 2023.

The Linux Mint team has officially launched version 22.3, named 'Zena', introducing significant updates across its three desktop environments.