CVE-2026-62840

Microsoft · Published October 13, 2026

7.0

CVSS v3.1

HIGH

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Description

Linux Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. Time-of-check time-of-use (toctou) race condition in Linux Kernel allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Affected Products

Linux 3P (Third Party) Distros
Linux kernel - Microsoft MANA Network Driver

CVSS Vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C