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Easily Exploitable ‘Pack2TheRoot’ Linux Vulnerability Leads to Root Access

A race condition in PackageKit allows unprivileged users to escalate privileges when installing packages. The post Easily Exploitable ‘Pack2TheRoot’ Linux Vulnerability Leads to Root Access appeared first on SecurityWeek. ]]>

Monday, April 27, 2026LinuxVulnios Threat Intelligence
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A race condition in PackageKit allows unprivileged users to escalate privileges when installing packages. The post Easily Exploitable ‘Pack2TheRoot’ Linux Vulnerability Leads to Root Access appeared first on SecurityWeek. ]]>

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