CVE-2021-41073: loop_rw_iter in fs/io_uring.c in the Linux kernel 5.10 through 5.14.6 allows local users to gain privileges...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is a Linux kernel local privilege escalation. A person who can already run code on an affected machine may be able to gain higher privileges. The known affected range is Linux kernel 5.10 through 5.14.6. The source bundle does not show active exploitation in the wild. Exposure is limited to systems running Linux kernel 5.10 through 5.14.6 where local users can execute code. Internet exposure alone is not enough based on the supplied sources; this requires local access or another path to code execution. Treat as high priority for Linux fleets with shared access, developer systems, or other local user exposure. It is not described as remotely exploitable in the supplied sources, but successful exploitation could convert limited access into privileged control. Mitigation focus: Update affected Linux kernels using vendor security packages.; Check Debian, Fedora, NetApp, and relevant vendor advisories.; Prioritize hosts with untrusted or shared local users..

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Jun 2, 2026, 18:22 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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