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Cloud Security2 min readJuly 8, 2026

15-Year-Old GhostLock Flaw Enables Root and Container Escape on Most Linux Distros

A critical vulnerability called GhostLock, which has existed unpatched for 15 years, allows attackers to gain root access and escape from containerized environments on most Linux distributions. Organizations running Linux systems should prioritize applyin

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