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Debian Linux Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
DEBIAN-CVE-2026-5279
Summary
A vulnerability in Debian Linux allows an attacker to gain elevated privileges on a system, potentially leading to unauthorized access and data theft. This affects Debian systems running certain software packages. It's essential to update your Debian system to the latest version to prevent exploitation.
What to do
No fix is available yet. Check with your software vendor for updates.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fix available |
|---|---|---|---|
| debian | chromium | All versions | – |
| debian | chromium | All versions | – |
| debian | chromium | All versions | – |
| debian | chromium | All versions | – |
Original title
DEBIAN-CVE-2026-5279
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2026-5279 Vendor Advisory
Published: 1 Apr 2026 · Updated: 1 Apr 2026 · First seen: 1 Apr 2026