Executive Summary

A use‑after‑free flaw in the Linux Kernel QFQ Plus scheduler allows local attackers who can execute low‑privileged code to elevate privileges. The vulnerability carries a CVSS score of 7.8 and is identified as CVE-2026-22999. It was disclosed by the Zero Day Initiative.

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Intelligence Metadata - Source Publisher: Zero Day Initiative - Published Date: 2026-09-14T05:00:00+00:00 - Category: cves

Original Description: This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Linux Kernel. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 7.8. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2026-22999.

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