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CVE-2026-0038 (GCVE-0-2026-0038)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-03-02 18:42 – Updated: 2026-03-06 03:58
VLAI
Summary
In multiple functions of mem_protect.c, there is a possible way to execute arbitrary code due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Severity
8.4 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
SSVC
Exploitation: none Automatable: no Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-03-02 00:00 UTC
CWE
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