A new Ubuntu vulnerability (CVE-2026-3888) allows local users to escalate privileges to root via a timing-based exploit in Ubuntu Desktop 24.04 and newer. ⏱️
The flaw affects systems using older versions of snapd and requires immediate patching. 🔐

🔗 https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/ubuntu-flaw-enables-root-access/

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