Linux · Security advisory · October 8, 2026
ALSA-2026:78951: Security update for 3 packages
ALSA-2026:78951, released October 8, 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
| Product | Release | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| kbd | almalinux 8 | 2.0.4-11.el8_10.1 |
| kbd-legacy | almalinux 8 | 2.0.4-11.el8_10.1 |
| kbd-misc | almalinux 8 | 2.0.4-11.el8_10.1 |
CVEs this fix closes
| Priority | CVE | Title | Impact | CVSS | EPSS | Exploitation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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