Security News > 2024 > August > Linux kernel impacted by new SLUBStick cross-cache attack
2024-08-03 15:17
A novel Linux Kernel cross-cache attack named SLUBStick has a 99% success in converting a limited heap vulnerability into an arbitrary memory read-and-write capability, letting the researchers elevate privileges or escape containers. [...]
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