Linux · Security advisory · August 20, 2026

ALSA-2026:57597: Security update for 3 packages

ALSA-2026:57597, released August 20, 2026, fixes 1 CVE across 3 products. None of them is reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: High.

High
CVEs closed
1
None rated Critical
Exploited
0
None reported
Exploitation more likely
0
Vendor assessment
Highest EPSS
0.0011
1st percentile

Fixed package versions

ProductReleaseFixed in
kbdalmalinux 102.6.4-8.el10_2
kbd-legacyalmalinux 102.6.4-8.el10_2
kbd-miscalmalinux 102.6.4-8.el10_2

CVEs this fix closes

PriorityCVETitleImpactCVSSEPSSExploitation
High CVE-2026-72693 Kbd: local privilege escalation in openvt via incorrect process owner verification allowing passwordless root login 7.8 0.0011 None reported
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