CVE-2026-64564high
18-Year-Old Linux SCTP Flaw Could Let Local Users Gain Root and Escape Containers
A significant vulnerability has been identified and patched in the Linux kernel's Stream Control Transmission Protocol (SCTP) implementation. The flaw, a use-after-free bug present for 18 years, could allow local users to escalate their privileges to root and potentially escape containerized environments. Researchers from Tencent are credited with discovering and demonstrating the…