# Multiple Linux distros hit by major 'CIFSwitch' flaw that gives attackers root access

> Researcher Asim Viladi Oglu Manizada disclosed CIFSwitch, a Linux privilege‑escalation flaw lingering for nearly 20 years Affects major distros including Mint, CentOS Stream 9, Rocky Linux 9, AlmaLinux 9, Kali Linux,…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/multiple-linux-distros-hit-by-major-cifswitch-flaw-that-gives-attackers-root-access?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a1dd0de779e28c959095c94)
- **Published:** 2026-06-01
- **Category:** Computers & IT
- **Tags:** #linux #cifswitch #distros #flaw #major #access #affects #asim
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