Security News > 2018 > August > 'SegmentSmack' Flaw in Linux Kernel Allows Remote DoS Attacks
2018-08-07 14:39
A vulnerability in the Linux kernel can allow a remote attacker to trigger a denial-of-service (DoS) condition by sending specially crafted packets to the targeted system. The flaw could impact many companies. read more
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