OpenBSD has a use-after-free allowing local privilege escalation to root

Yesterday, security researchers disclosed a use-after-free vulnerability in OpenBSD, designated CVE twenty twenty-six fifty-seven thousand five hundred eighty-nine. According to Hacker News, the flaw allows local attackers to escalate privileges to root. OpenBSD users should monitor for patches and apply them promptly.

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