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February 10th, 2008, 09:40 PM
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Ubuntu/Debian: Linux Kernel 2.6 Local Root Exploit
Wow.. have patched yours yet?
Source: Slashdot
aquatix writes "This local root exploit (Debian, Ubuntu) seems to work everywhere I try it, as long as it's a Linux kernel version 2.6.17 to 2.6.24.1. If you don't trust your users (which you shouldn't), better compile a new kernel without vmsplice."
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February 10th, 2008, 11:34 PM
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Sounds like Ubuntu may have reached their goal of being more windows like.
Only trust Pipe-smoking Penguins.
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February 11th, 2008, 02:33 AM
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February 11th, 2008, 04:35 AM
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I just heard on a mailing list that I am on that it also affects Slackware's kernel. Let me go clean the egg off my face.
Only trust Pipe-smoking Penguins.
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February 11th, 2008, 08:11 AM
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Based on what I've seen this has nothing to do with the distro (it's not a distro specific kernel mod)... It is an issue with the Linux Kernel, meaning all distro's running affected versions are effected... There are several public exploits available and it is being discussed on several public mailing lists.
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