Serious privilege escalation bug in Unix OSes imperils servers everywhere

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see: https://arstechnica.com/security/20...le-in-unix-based-oses-isnt-plugged-after-all/

A raft of Unix-based operating systems—including Linux, OpenBSD, and FreeBSD—contain flaws that let attackers elevate low-level access on a vulnerable computer to unfettered root. Security experts are advising administrators to install patches or take other protective actions as soon as possible.

 

[CallmeBerto]

We have a few in our IT department, thanks for the tip.

 

[VinsCool]

Well now we can at least say that this is not due to Windows. Haha