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DirtyDecrypt: How Attackers Exploit Linux Kernel rxgk for Root Access

Learn about DirtyDecrypt, a local privilege escalation vulnerability in the Linux rxgk module. Discover how to detect and mitigate this root access threat.

Runtime Rebel Intel
3 min read·May 18, 2026
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CRITICAL
Vulnerabilities

Dirty Frag: Linux Kernel Zero-Day Enables Local Privilege Escalation

The Dirty Frag zero-day vulnerability allows local attackers to gain root access on major Linux distributions via an exploit in kernel fragmentation handling.

Runtime Rebel Intel
3 min read·May 8, 2026
"Dirty Frag" Linux Kernel LPE: Unpatched Root Access Risk
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"Dirty Frag" Linux Kernel LPE: Unpatched Root Access Risk

An unpatched Linux kernel vulnerability dubbed Dirty Frag allows local privilege escalation to root, building on the exploitation patterns of CVE-2026-31431.

Runtime Rebel Intel
4 min read·May 8, 2026
Microsoft Defender Zero-Days BlueHammer and RedSun Actively Exploited
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Microsoft Defender Zero-Days BlueHammer and RedSun Actively Exploited

Huntress warns of active exploitation of three Microsoft Defender vulnerabilities, including BlueHammer and RedSun, allowing for privilege escalation.

Runtime Rebel Intel
4 min read·Apr 17, 2026
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Malware

Signed Software Abuse: How Malicious Scripts Disable EDR and AV

Analysis of signed adware being used to deploy antivirus-killing scripts with SYSTEM privileges across government and healthcare sectors.

Runtime Rebel Intel
4 min read·Apr 15, 2026
BlueHammer Zero-Day: Windows Local Privilege Escalation Exploit Risks
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BlueHammer Zero-Day: Windows Local Privilege Escalation Exploit Risks

Researcher Chaotic Eclipse released the BlueHammer zero-day exploit for Windows, enabling local privilege escalation. Learn how to detect and mitigate it.

Runtime Rebel Intel
4 min read·Apr 10, 2026
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GPUBreach Attack: Exploiting GDDR6 via GPU Rowhammer Bit-Flips

Researchers discover GPUBreach, a Rowhammer-style attack on GDDR6 memory that enables privilege escalation and full system takeover on modern GPUs.

Runtime Rebel Intel
3 min read·Apr 7, 2026
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Critical Zero-Day in Linux Kernel Exposes Millions of Servers

A newly discovered zero-day vulnerability in the Linux kernel's netfilter subsystem allows local privilege escalation on systems running kernel versions 5.14 through 6.6. Patches are available upstream.

Alex Mercer
2 min read·Jan 15, 2024