
One wrong character in Linux kernel enables sandbox evasion and root escalation
CVE-2026-23111 in nf_tables turns a tiny coding error into a use-after-free exploit for unprivileged root access.
By Omar Al-Balawi·· 3 min
1 briefing · “use-after-free”

CVE-2026-23111 in nf_tables turns a tiny coding error into a use-after-free exploit for unprivileged root access.