Linux · Security advisory · August 20, 2026
ELSA-2026-57597: Security update for 3 packages
ELSA-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
| Product | Release | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| kbd | ol 10 | 0:2.6.4-8.el10_2 |
| kbd-legacy | ol 10 | 0:2.6.4-8.el10_2 |
| kbd-misc | ol 10 | 0:2.6.4-8.el10_2 |
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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