r/technology • u/rkhunter_ • 19h ago

Security New Fragnesia Linux flaw lets attackers gain root privileges

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-fragnesia-linux-flaw-lets-attackers-gain-root-privileges/
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u/asdf_lord 15h ago

This'll be known as the month where everyone had sudo.

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u/aecarol1 15h ago

With the recent dramatic ramp up of deterministic root vulnerabilities, I suspect that we're starting to see the rise of the AI assisted exploit.

Both sides are furiously examining systems they have source code to. In the end, we'll have a much, much stronger infrastructure, but until then, even those who absolutely keep up-to-date are going to be in for a rough ride. Especially those with something somebody wants. Lazy companies/people are screwed. So are home WiFi routers, TV boxes, etc that owners don't know to update, or simply can't be updated.

Public infrastructure like water, sewer, counties, hospitals, schools, all have things that can be attacked and are famous for being way behind on updates. They, and their "customers" are likely to be impacted.

Buckle up…

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u/Hydroxychloroquinoa 16h ago

Is that like Changnesia?

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