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The Azure AD SSH Login tag covers discussions about the Linux extension that integrates Azure Active Directory authentication with SSH. A prominent topic is CVE-2026-26148, a high-severity elevation-of-privilege vulnerability disclosed in March 2026. This flaw allowed local attackers to gain root access on affected systems, requiring per-machine remediation. The tag highlights security risks associated with this convenience feature and the need for prompt patching. Administrators should be aware of the vulnerability's impact and apply updates to mitigate local root escalation threats.
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    CVE-2026-26148: Patch Azure AD SSH Login Linux Extension to Stop Local Root EoP

    Microsoft's March security roll-up exposed a high-severity elevation-of-privilege flaw in the Azure AD SSH Login extension for Linux that essentially handed local attackers a clear path to root on affected systems, forcing administrators to treat what looks like a convenience feature as a...
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