Category Archives: Linux kernel

Huge Flaws Affect Nearly Every Modern Device; Patch Could Hit CPU Performance

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UPDATE: Researchers have finally disclosed complete technical details of two kernel side-channel attacks, Meltdown and Spectre—which affect not only Intel but also systems and devices running AMD, ARM processors—allowing attackers to steal sensitive da… Continue reading Huge Flaws Affect Nearly Every Modern Device; Patch Could Hit CPU Performance→

Google Patches Critical Encryption Bug Impacting Pixel, Nexus Phones

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As part of its December Android and Pixel/Nexus security updates, Google has issued patches addressing a bevy of flaws, 11 of which are rated critical. Continue reading Google Patches Critical Encryption Bug Impacting Pixel, Nexus Phones→

Yet Another Linux Kernel Privilege-Escalation Bug Discovered

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Security researchers have discovered a new privilege-escalation vulnerability in Linux kernel that could allow a local attacker to execute code on the affected systems with elevated privileges.

Discovered by Venustech ADLab (Active-Defense Lab) resear… Continue reading Yet Another Linux Kernel Privilege-Escalation Bug Discovered→

2-Year-Old Linux Kernel Issue Resurfaces As High-Risk Flaw

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A bug in Linux kernel that was discovered two years ago, but was not considered a security threat at that time, has now been recognised as a potential local privilege escalation flaw.

Identified as CVE-2017-1000253, the bug was initially discovered by… Continue reading 2-Year-Old Linux Kernel Issue Resurfaces As High-Risk Flaw→

Linux Kernel Gets Patch For Years-Old Serious Vulnerability

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Another dangerous vulnerability has been discovered in Linux kernel that dates back to 2009 and affects a large number of Linux distros, including Red Hat, Debian, Fedora, OpenSUSE, and Ubuntu.

The latest Linux kernel flaw (CVE-2017-2636), which exist… Continue reading Linux Kernel Gets Patch For Years-Old Serious Vulnerability→

11-Year Old Linux Kernel Local Privilege Escalation Flaw Discovered

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Another privilege-escalation vulnerability has been discovered in Linux kernel that dates back to 2005 and affects major distro of the Linux operating system, including Redhat, Debian, OpenSUSE, and Ubuntu.

Over a decade old Linux Kernel bug (CVE-2017… Continue reading 11-Year Old Linux Kernel Local Privilege Escalation Flaw Discovered→