A serious vulnerability in the Linux kernel allows for obtaining root permissions

[kynes]

A bug has been discovered in the Linux Netlink service that can allow a user to gain administrator privileges on the machine silently. The affected kernel versions are from 3.3 to 3.8, both inclusive.

Follow the link below: Serious vulnerability in the Linux kernel allows obtaining root permissions

PS: I know it's not the way to put a news, but I'm very lazy :troll:

[Yorus]

The recommendation for those using Ubuntu 12.10 is to switch to the previous 12.04 until they fix said vulnerability… well, if it's a critical system, for a company or something like that, then yes, but in my case, it's not going to be (Mint 14 is based on Ubuntu 12.10) if I'm not mistaken.

[cobito]

According to what I have understood, the vulnerability is only practicable by users with an account in the system.

It seems to me very serious although difficult to exploit.

[deeiivid]

Well, things like this always appear in all systems.

I think they are going to release a patch to block the vulnerability by disabling some service.

Anyway, I'm not worried, not even on the server. All sensitive material is always on a disk outside the tower that is only connected when necessary and to the AIR, so...