VulnerabilityBleeping Computer
7.5 — HIGH
Exploit available for new DirtyDecrypt Linux root escalation flaw
A recently patched local privilege escalation vulnerability in the Linux kernel's rxgk module now has a proof-of-concept exploit that allows attackers to gain root access on some Linux systems. [...]
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🔍Threat Overview
A proof-of-concept exploit for the DirtyDecrypt Linux root escalation flaw is available, allowing attackers to gain root access on some Linux systems with CONFIG_RXGK configuration option enabled.
⚙️Technical Details
Affected Systems
FedoraArch LinuxopenSUSE TumbleweedAttack Vector: NETWORK
💥Impact Assessment
Severity: HIGH
Who Is at Risk
Linux users on distros potentially affected by DirtyDecrypt
🛡️Recommended Actions
1Install the latest kernel updates as soon as possible
2Use the same mitigation used for Dirty Frag (however, this will also break IPsec VPNs and AFS distributed network file systems)
3Disable CONFIG_RXGK configuration option if not necessary
📦Affected Products
Linux Linux Kernel
🔐NVD Verified DataVERIFIED
CVE-2026-31635 ↗CVSS 7.5 — HIGH
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Complexity
LOW
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HAffected Products (CPE)
Linux Linux Kernel
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