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CVE-2023-0266

Published: January 27, 2026
Last updated:8 hours ago (January 27, 2026)
Exploit: YesZero-day: YesPatch: YesTrend: Neutral
TL;DR
Updated January 27, 2026

CVE-2023-0266 is a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.0. Exploits are available; patches have been released and should be applied urgently. This is classified as a zero-day vulnerability.

Key Points
  • 1High severity (CVSS 7.0/10)
  • 2Public exploits are available
  • 3Vendor patches are available
  • 4Strobes Priority Score: 713/1000 (High)
  • 5Affects products from: Debian, Linux
Severity Scores
CVSS v37.0
CVSS v20.0
Priority Score713.0
EPSS Score0.0
High
Exploitation LikelihoodMinimal
0.00%EPSS

Very low probability of exploitation

Monitor and patch as resources allow
0.00%
EPSS
7.0
CVSS
Yes
Exploit
Yes
Patch
Medium Priority
exploit exists

EPSS predicts the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days based on real-world threat data, complementing CVSS severity scores with actual risk assessment.

Description

Linux kernel contains a use-after-free vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation to gain ring0 access from the system user.

CVSS v3 Breakdown
Attack Vector:Local
Attack Complexity:High
Privileges Required:Local
User Interaction:Network
Scope:Unchanged
Confidentiality:High
Integrity:High
Availability:High
Exploit References
Cisa.govGitHub
Patch References
Github.comGithub.comGit.kernel.orgZeroday CZ
Trend Analysis
Neutral
Vulnerable Products
VendorProduct
DebianDebian Linux
LinuxLinux Kernel
Advisories
CISA: Linux kernel contains a use-after-free vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation to gain ring0 access from the system user.
GitHub AdvisoryNVD
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