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Dangerous New Linux Exploit Gives Attackers Root Access to Countless Computers

CopyFail is a Linux vulnerability that allows unprivileged users to obtain administrative (root) privileges on affected systems. Although patches have been released, many distributions have not yet incorporated the fix, leaving numerous PCs and data-center servers still vulnerable.

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  1. Hacker News·
    CopyFail Was Not Disclosed to Distros
  2. TechMeme·
    Researchers detail CopyFail, a now-patched Linux vulnerability that lets unprivileged users gain admin access, as many distributions have yet to add fixes (Dan Goodin/Ars Technica)
  3. Wired·
    Dangerous New Linux Exploit Gives Attackers Root Access to Countless Computers