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The rds zero-copy tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about the Reliable Datagram Sockets (RDS) zero-copy feature in Linux, particularly in the context of security vulnerabilities. Content under this tag focuses on CVE-2026-43494, a Linux kernel bug where a failed zero-copy page-pin operation leads to a double free, enabling a local privilege-escalation technique called PinTheft. Topics include the technical details of the vulnerability, its impact on Linux servers and WSL-adjacent environments, and mitigation strategies. The tag is relevant for IT administrators and security professionals managing Linux systems or Windows Subsystem for Linux deployments.
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    CVE-2026-43494 Linux RDS Double Free: PinTheft LPE Risk and Mitigations

    CVE-2026-43494 is a newly published Linux kernel vulnerability, disclosed through NVD on May 21, 2026, in the Reliable Datagram Sockets networking code, where a failed zero-copy page-pin operation can leave stale accounting state and trigger a later double free. The bug is narrow in the way only...
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