Ubuntu

This exploit code for a critical vulnerability in Linux kernel eBPF (Extended Berkeley Packet Filter) allows escalation of privileges on Ubuntu machines

On: July 30, 2021

In: Vulnerabilities

Tagged: Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS), Cyberattack, cybersecurity, Hacking, kernel, Linux, security flaws, Ubuntu, vulnerability

Cybersecurity specialist Manfred Paul revealed the details of the code for exploiting a critical vulnerability in the Linux eBPF kernel on Ubuntu devices. Tracked as CVE-2021-3490, this is a criticalRead More →

Ubuntu vulnerability in Graphical Display Manager allows gaining root privileges easily

On: November 11, 2020

In: Vulnerabilities

Tagged: cybersecurity, GNOME, Hacking, Ubuntu, Unix, vulnerability

Cybersecurity specialists report finding a vulnerability in GNOME Display Manager (gdm) that could allow users with reduced privileges to create elevated accounts on Ubuntu systems. Although certain requirements for theRead More →