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Linux Kernel Vulnerability Allows Local Users to Read Other Users' Files (heise.de)

· 73d ago · Report · Spotlight this ·
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  • Vulnerability known for years
  • Patch released on Thursday
  • Exploit within hours
  • Kernel team deploys countermeasures

"A long-known privilege escalation flaw in the Linux kernel that allows local users to read files belonging to other users was patched on Thursday. An exploit emerged within hours. The kernel team is deploying additional mitigations."

#Linux kernel #privilege escalation #security vulnerability
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