Exploit for "Bad Epoll" Linux kernel vulnerability (CVE-2026-46242) can lead to root access on desktops, servers, and Android ...
A nine-year-old logic flaw in the Linux kernel's process trace (ptrace) path has been discovered that could let unprivileged local users read sensitive files, including secure shell host (SSH) private ...
A publicly documented exploit now shows any local user on an unpatched Linux system how to gain root access — and do it without leaving a single line in the kernel log or on-disk evidence for ...
Discovery of the Copy Fail Linux kernel exploit sparked widespread discussion and concern around Linux kernel security earlier this month, and that was for an exploit that had mostly already been ...
Exploit code will soon become available for a critical vulnerability in the Linux kernel that a security researcher discovered and reported to Linux administrators in mid-June. The bug, which the ...
North Korean hackers have exploited a recently patched Google Chrome zero-day (CVE-2024-7971) to deploy the FudModule rootkit after gaining SYSTEM privileges using a Windows Kernel exploit. "We assess ...
Two Linux kernel local privilege escalation vulnerabilities have been publicly disclosed within a week of each other. Copy Fail (CVE-2026-31431), disclosed on 29 April 2026 by security firm Theori, ...
A lot of talk and discussion happens anytime a hardware manufacturer releases a new line of faster, more powerful, or more efficient computers. It’s easy to see better and better specifications and ...
Experts say until the distros release patches, CSOs have to beware of unauthorized privilege escalation; Kubernetes container escape is also a risk. CSOs must ensure their Linux-based systems block ...