New Linux bug gives root on all major distros, exploit released : The Dirty Pipe Vulnerability¶

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Hmm... Interesting...

Scroll down and check the timeline. I take it they must not have thought that highly of it, 'cause it took 'em forever to fix it.

How curious...
 
Today,7th March 2022, security researcher Max Kellermann responsibly disclosed the 'Dirty Pipe' vulnerability and stated that it affects Linux Kernel 5.8 and later versions, even on Android devices.


The Dirty Pipe Vulnerability — The Dirty Pipe Vulnerability documentation

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While no OS will ever be perfect, and there are ways to protect yourself from these attacks, its strange to spend the last several months hearing about Linux being attacked with some kind of virus. Is there a reason for all of this?
 

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