Linux Kernel 2.6 Local Root Exploit

Linux Kernel 2.6 Local Root Exploit

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." Here is millw0rm's proof-of-concept code. Read more of this story at Slashdot.
Published: 2/10/2008 3:44:06 PM
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