Linux local privilege escalation bug; clock’s ticking
Posted in gnu/linux, security on 08/13/2009 11:09 pm by novakyuSlashdot has a story on newly discovered (but ever-present) Linux bug which could allow local users to gain root privileges.
I guess it’s re-install time for many of my servers, or at least one of them. I am currently keeping … a vigilant log to check that nothing out of ordinary is happening, but I am considering the machine compromised and in line for re-install as soon as I can find the time.