New “Dirty Frag” Linux Kernel Vulnerability Could Lead to Root Escalation
Researchers disclosed “Dirty Frag,” a Linux kernel vulnerability involving page-cache corruption in the decryption fast path that may allow local privilege escalation to root. The bug is drawing comparisons to past kernel flaws like Dirty Pipe because of its potential impact on multi-user and conta
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