Posts Tagged ‘kernel bug’

Linux local privilege escalation bug; clock’s ticking

Slashdot 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.