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9.0 — CRITICAL
New Januscape Linux flaw allows VM escape on Intel, AMD devices
A 16-year-old Linux kernel vulnerability, dubbed Januscape, allows attackers to escape a virtual machine and execute arbitrary code on the host. [...]
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🔍Threat Overview
A 16-year-old Linux kernel vulnerability, Januscape, allows attackers to escape a virtual machine and execute arbitrary code on the host, posing a significant risk to multi-tenant public cloud environments.
⚙️Technical Details
💥Impact Assessment
Severity: Critical
🛡️Recommended Actions
1Confirm patch commit 81ccda30b4e8 has been applied to the host kernel
2Regularly update and patch Linux systems with CVE-2026-53359
3Monitor for suspicious activity on KVM/x86 hosts
📦Affected Products
KVM/x86, Linux kernel
🔐NVD Verified DataVERIFIED
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