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{"created": "2026-05-08T06:30:46.292105+00:00", "title": "Local Kernel\u2011Mode Code Execution via Double\u2011Fetch in Avast/AVG Anti\u2011Rootkit Driver", "updated": "2026-05-08T06:30:46.292117+00:00", "vendors": [], "weaknesses": ["CWE-416", "CWE-84"]}