New Linux 'Dirty Frag' zero-day gives root on all major distros

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A new Linux zero-day vulnerability, named Dirty Frag, allows local attackers to gain root privileges on most major Linux distributions with a single command. [...]

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Renewably5311 wrote:

Not again, it seems Linux is getting more security issues by the day. However, since Linux is Open Source and the vulnerability is somewhat similar to Copy Fail, I'm sure this "Dirty Frag" vulnerability will be fixed soon, just like all the other Linux vulnerabilities that have come and gone.