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# New "Bad Epoll" Linux Kernel Flaw Lets Unprivileged Users Gain Root, Hits Android

**Source:** Unknown  
**Published:** July 3, 2026  
**Original:** https://thehackernews.com/2026/07/new-bad-epoll-linux-kernel-flaw-lets.html  

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