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Linux vulnerability exploitation warning: Federal agency issues urgent alert on active exploitation of critical vulnerability

   May 31, 2024  Leave a Comment on Linux vulnerability exploitation warning: Federal agency issues urgent alert on active exploitation of critical vulnerability
Linux vulnerability exploitation warning: CVE-2024-1086 actively exploited
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  • Linux vulnerability CVE-2024-1086 actively exploited, allowing privilege escalation
  • Use-after-free error in Linux kernel versions 5.14 through 6.6 affecting NF_tables
  • Exploits provide powerful double-free primitive for arbitrary code execution
  • CISA mandates federal agencies to patch by June 20, urging immediate update
  • Vulnerability patched in January, but some production systems remain vulnerable
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https://arstechnica.com/security/2024/05/federal-agency-warns-critical-linux-vulnerability-being-actively-exploited/



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