Linux Kernel Vulnerability Allows VM Escape on Intel and AMD Systems - SecurityWeek

The Januscape vulnerability (CVE-2026-53359) in the Linux KVM hypervisor allows attackers to execute a VM escape, enabling code execution on both Intel and AMD host systems. This use-after-free flaw can be exploited by an attacker with guest root access to achieve full host compromise or cause a denial-of-service.

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