http://arstechnica.com/security/2016/10 ... e-exploit/
It seems that the Linux kernel has had a vulnerability built into it for the last nine years. Evidence is now available to show that it's being exploited by the bad guys. There is a patch to fix this, and hopefully it's trickled down to your distribution.
Linux privilege-escalation
Re: Linux privilege-escalation
Thanks for the article and heads up Yogi!
I upgraded one of my machines to Debian 8.6, but glad I didn't on another, else I could not have installed the new HP printer. It only had an installer for version 8.5
Received a notice from the Host provider I use, they normally don't change their kernel without giving everyone a months notice first. This time they upgraded their OS to Debian 8.6 and a kernel newer than the rest of us have at present. I wonder if this is why?
Have a great day!
I upgraded one of my machines to Debian 8.6, but glad I didn't on another, else I could not have installed the new HP printer. It only had an installer for version 8.5
Received a notice from the Host provider I use, they normally don't change their kernel without giving everyone a months notice first. This time they upgraded their OS to Debian 8.6 and a kernel newer than the rest of us have at present. I wonder if this is why?
Have a great day!