Linux · Security advisory · November 7, 2026

RLSA-2026:78951: kbd security update

RLSA-2026:78951, released November 7, 2026, fixes 1 CVE in kbd (version 0:2.0.4-11.el8_10.1). 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
kbdrocky 80:2.0.4-11.el8_10.1

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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