Another major Linux security issue uncovered – new Fragnesia flaw allows attackers to run malicious code as root


Security researchers have discovered a new vulnerability in the Linux kernel which could allow malicious actors to run code with elevated privileges, exposing systems to risk of data theft, malware deployment, and even full device takeover.

The vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2026-46300, and was given a severity score of 7.8/10 (high). It’s nicknamed Fragnesia and is apparently in the same vulnerability class as Dirty Frag, another kernel bug that was disclosed recently.

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