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#Privilege Escalation
12 published stories tagged with Privilege Escalation.
Local users could gain root privileges on Ubuntu desktop systems via snap-confine flaw
A flaw discovered in `snap-confine`, a core component used by Canonical's `snapd`, enables local attackers to bypass security sandboxes.
Non-admin users can escalate privileges to administrator via Windows User Profile Service flaw
A zero-day vulnerability in the Windows User Profile Service, dubbed LegacyHive, allows non-admin users to escalate privileges to administrative levels.
Brief: Acer PredatorSense Named Pipe Misconfiguration Enables SYSTEM Privilege Escalation
Acer PredatorSense versions 3.00.3136 through 3.00.3196 contain a local privilege escalation vulnerability caused by a misconfigured Windows named pipe.
Defender Guidance: Acer PredatorSense Named Pipe Misconfiguration Enables SYSTEM Privilege Escalation
Acer PredatorSense versions 3.00.3136 through 3.00.3196 contain a local privilege escalation vulnerability caused by a misconfigured Windows named pipe.
Detection Notes: Acer PredatorSense Named Pipe Misconfiguration Enables SYSTEM Privilege Escalation
Acer PredatorSense versions 3.00.3136 through 3.00.3196 contain a local privilege escalation vulnerability caused by a misconfigured Windows named pipe.
Risk Brief: Acer PredatorSense Named Pipe Misconfiguration Enables SYSTEM Privilege Escalation
Acer PredatorSense versions 3.00.3136 through 3.00.3196 contain a local privilege escalation vulnerability caused by a misconfigured Windows named pipe.
Brief: NAVER MYBOX Explorer for Windows Privilege Escalation Fixed in Version 3.0.11.160
NAVER MYBOX Explorer for Windows before 3.0.11.160 contains an improper privilege check that can allow a local attacker to escalate privileges to NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM through registry manipulation.
Defender Guidance: NAVER MYBOX Explorer for Windows Privilege Escalation Fixed in Version 3.0.11.160
NAVER MYBOX Explorer for Windows before 3.0.11.160 contains an improper privilege check that can allow a local attacker to escalate privileges to NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM through registry manipulation.
Detection Notes: NAVER MYBOX Explorer for Windows Privilege Escalation Fixed in Version 3.0.11.160
NAVER MYBOX Explorer for Windows before 3.0.11.160 contains an improper privilege check that can allow a local attacker to escalate privileges to NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM through registry manipulation.
Risk Brief: NAVER MYBOX Explorer for Windows Privilege Escalation Fixed in Version 3.0.11.160
NAVER MYBOX Explorer for Windows before 3.0.11.160 contains an improper privilege check that can allow a local attacker to escalate privileges to NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM through registry manipulation.
CVE-2026-31431 Copy Fail Linux Kernel Flaw Enables Local Root Privilege Escalation
CVE-2026-31431 is a high-impact Linux kernel privilege escalation vulnerability affecting algif_aead. Defenders should patch kernels, apply vendor mitigations, and prioritize shared systems and container hosts.
NAVER MYBOX Explorer for Windows Privilege Escalation Fixed in Version 3.0.11.160
NAVER MYBOX Explorer for Windows before 3.0.11.160 contains an improper privilege check that can allow a local attacker to escalate privileges to NT AUTHORITY\\SYSTEM through registry manipulation.