LXer: StackRot: A Significant Linux Kernel Vulnerability - A Review and Recommendations
by LXer from LinuxQuestions.org on (#6CXVC)
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The open-source world has recently been shaken by the discovery of a new, critical security vulnerability lurking in the Linux kernel - the lifeline of numerous operating systems worldwide. This flaw, named StackRot (CVE-2023-3269), resides in Linux kernel versions 6.1 to 6.4 and has the potential to provide nefarious actors with escalated privileges on a target host. In this article, we delve into the intricacies of StackRot, review the mitigation efforts taken, and offer recommendations for users to guard against this threat.
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The open-source world has recently been shaken by the discovery of a new, critical security vulnerability lurking in the Linux kernel - the lifeline of numerous operating systems worldwide. This flaw, named StackRot (CVE-2023-3269), resides in Linux kernel versions 6.1 to 6.4 and has the potential to provide nefarious actors with escalated privileges on a target host. In this article, we delve into the intricacies of StackRot, review the mitigation efforts taken, and offer recommendations for users to guard against this threat.
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