kc1di Well-Known Member Joined May 14, 2021 Messages 2,234 Reaction score 2,155 Credits 16,294 Jul 21, 2021 #1 This one comes on the heels of yesterdays. Linux file system security hole, dubbed Sequoia
Condobloke Well-Known Member Joined Apr 30, 2017 Messages 8,364 Reaction score 6,786 Credits 55,809 Jul 21, 2021 #2 ""Qualys says that in order to completely fix this vulnerability, the kernel must be patched, and there is no suggestion of when this might happen."" Some good Linux folk will no doubt be burning the midnight oil....Right Now Last edited: Jul 21, 2021
""Qualys says that in order to completely fix this vulnerability, the kernel must be patched, and there is no suggestion of when this might happen."" Some good Linux folk will no doubt be burning the midnight oil....Right Now
OP kc1di Well-Known Member Joined May 14, 2021 Messages 2,234 Reaction score 2,155 Credits 16,294 Jul 21, 2021 #3 Yep, Mint updated their 5.4.x kernel yesterday. But not sure if a patch for this vulnerability was included
Yep, Mint updated their 5.4.x kernel yesterday. But not sure if a patch for this vulnerability was included
Condobloke Well-Known Member Joined Apr 30, 2017 Messages 8,364 Reaction score 6,786 Credits 55,809 Jul 21, 2021 #4 I dont think so.
D Deleted member 101831 Guest Jul 21, 2021 #5 I have faith in the Linux developers keeping Linux safe. Linux developers kept us safe with patches for the Spectre / Meltdown vulnerabilities for us who use outdated computers. Plus for using Linux so no worries here.
I have faith in the Linux developers keeping Linux safe. Linux developers kept us safe with patches for the Spectre / Meltdown vulnerabilities for us who use outdated computers. Plus for using Linux so no worries here.
f33dm3bits Gold Member Gold Supporter Joined Dec 11, 2019 Messages 6,957 Reaction score 5,353 Credits 50,972 Jul 22, 2021 #6 Sequoia: A Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in Linux’s Filesystem Layer (CVE-2021-33909) | Qualys Security Blog The Qualys Research Team has discovered a size_t-to-int type conversion vulnerability in the Linux Kernel’s filesystem layer affecting most Linux operating systems. Any unprivileged user can gain root… blog.qualys.com
Sequoia: A Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in Linux’s Filesystem Layer (CVE-2021-33909) | Qualys Security Blog The Qualys Research Team has discovered a size_t-to-int type conversion vulnerability in the Linux Kernel’s filesystem layer affecting most Linux operating systems. Any unprivileged user can gain root… blog.qualys.com
OP kc1di Well-Known Member Joined May 14, 2021 Messages 2,234 Reaction score 2,155 Credits 16,294 Jul 22, 2021 #7 Thanks for digging out the info f33dm3bits. appreciated.
D Deleted member 101831 Guest Jul 22, 2021 #8 From what I've read in the posted article Patch now: Linux file system security hole, dubbed Sequoia, can take over systems This Linux kernel's filesystem security vulnerability can enable any user to grab root privileges. www.zdnet.com if you're running the 5.13.4 kernel you should be good to go. https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v5.x/ChangeLog-5.13.4 Code: [pclinuxos@localhost ~]$ uname -r 5.13.4-pclos1
From what I've read in the posted article Patch now: Linux file system security hole, dubbed Sequoia, can take over systems This Linux kernel's filesystem security vulnerability can enable any user to grab root privileges. www.zdnet.com if you're running the 5.13.4 kernel you should be good to go. https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v5.x/ChangeLog-5.13.4 Code: [pclinuxos@localhost ~]$ uname -r 5.13.4-pclos1
O Oldhabbits Active Member Joined May 24, 2021 Messages 122 Reaction score 83 Credits 835 Jul 22, 2021 #9 kernel 4.19.198 also fixes the issue... https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/ChangeLog-4.19.198
kernel 4.19.198 also fixes the issue... https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/ChangeLog-4.19.198