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The libcap vulnerability tag covers discussions about CVE-2026-4878, a local privilege-escalation flaw in libcap caused by a TOCTOU race condition in the cap_set_file() function. This issue allows a local attacker to manipulate capability assignments, potentially leading to high availability loss and security boundary breaches. Microsoft has classified the downstream impact as serious, affecting privileged files and executables on Windows systems. The tag includes analysis of the vulnerability's mechanics, risk assessment, and implications for system security.
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    CVE-2026-4878 libcap TOCTOU Privilege Escalation & Availability Impact

    CVE-2026-4878 in libcap is a local privilege-escalation flaw rooted in a TOCTOU race condition inside cap_set_file(), and Microsoft’s Security Update Guide classifies the downstream impact as serious enough to include high availability loss in its risk framing. The core concern is that a local...
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