Linux Kernel Vulnerability “PwnEscape” Disclosed, Could Let Attackers Escape a Virtual Machine and Compromise the Host
The Linux kernel vulnerability “PwnEscape” (CVE-2026-99999) could allow code execution on the host OS from a guest virtual machine and has a severity score of 9.3, rated “Critical.” Here’s a look at how it works, forecasts for potential attacks and what users should check.
