EIP-2026-102894

PRE-CVE

Linux Kernel (PonyOS 3.0) - TTY 'ioctl()' Local Privilege Escalation

Title source: legacy
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for EIP-2026-102894. PoCs published by Hacker Fantastic.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit leverages a kernel vulnerability in PonyOS <= 3.0 via the tty ioctl() function to patch the setuid system call, allowing privilege escalation to root. It uses arbitrary memory read/write via the winsize ioctl() to achieve this.

Description

Linux Kernel (PonyOS 3.0) - TTY 'ioctl()' Local Privilege Escalation

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC
by Hacker Fantastic · clocallinux
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/37183

This exploit leverages a kernel vulnerability in PonyOS <= 3.0 via the tty ioctl() function to patch the setuid system call, allowing privilege escalation to root. It uses arbitrary memory read/write via the winsize ioctl() to achieve this.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Lpe
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: PonyOS <= 3.0
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Local access to a vulnerable PonyOS system
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

Details

Status pre_cve
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026