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πŸ–‹οΈ New OVSwrap Linux Kernel Flaw Lets Local Users Gain Root via Open vSwitch πŸ–‹οΈ

A memory corruption flaw in the Linux kernel's Open vSwitch datapath gives ordinary local users a path to root on a broad set of defaultconfigured distributions, and a public exploit ships with prebuilt records for roughly 800 kernel builds. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE202664531 CVSS score 7.8 and codenamed OVSwrap by its discoverer, was disclosed by security researcher Asim.

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