# RLSA-2026:57597: kbd security update

RLSA-2026:57597, released August 21, 2026, fixes 1 CVE in kbd (version 0:2.6.4-8.el10_2). None of them is reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: High.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/fix/linux/rlsa-2026-57597
- Platform: Linux
- Released: Aug 21, 2026
- Priority: High (Closes CVE-2026-72693, high severity)
- CVEs: 1, exploited: 0, on CISA KEV: 0
- Vendor advisory: https://errata.rockylinux.org/RLSA-2026:57597

## Applies to

| Product | Release | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| [kbd](https://patchblox.com/security/data/product/linux/kbd.md) | rocky 10 | 0:2.6.4-8.el10_2 |

## CVEs this fix closes

| CVE | Priority | Title | CVSS | EPSS | Exploitation |
|---|---|---|---:|---:|---|
| [CVE-2026-72693](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2026-72693.md) | High | Kbd: local privilege escalation in openvt via incorrect process owner verification allowing passwordless root login | 7.8 | 0.0015 |  |

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