Three bypasses in Ubuntu Linux’s unprivileged user namespace restrictions allow local attackers to escalate privileges on Ubuntu 23.10 and 24.04 LTS systems, despite AppArmor protections. These methods exploit vulnerabilities through tools like aa-exec and Busybox. Canonical recognizes the issues as weaknesses rather than critical vulnerabilities and provides mitigations, emphasizing the need for careful security management in Linux distributions.
NSA warns that overlooked botnet technique threatens national security
The National Security Agency (NSA) has warned that fast flux, a technique used by cybercriminals and hostile nations to hide their activities, is a significant
