local privilege escalation

Security bug in Linux kernel netfilter lets attackers gain root access

Threats and Risks

Security bug in Linux kernel netfilter lets attackers gain root access

The vulnerability affects Linux kernel versions 5.4 through 5.6.10

clock 16 March 2022 • 3 min read

Threats and Risks

Linux kernel bug 'Sequoia' allows attackers to gain root-level privileges

Vulnerability exists in the filesystem layer that is used in all major Linux operating systems

clock 22 July 2021 • 2 min read

Threats and Risks

Microsoft's patch for critical 'PrintNightmare' vulnerability is incomplete and can be bypassed, researchers warn

The bug could allow malicious actors to take control of vulnerable systems remotely and also run arbitrary code through local privilege escalation

clock 08 July 2021 • 3 min read

Threats and Risks

Valve updates Steam over escalation of privilege security flaw - but accused of ignoring other vulnerabilities

Gaping holes still exist in popular Steam app used by more than 90 million PC users every day, warn security researchers

clock 13 August 2019 • 3 min read

Security

Three more Windows 10 zero-days dropped by SandboxEscaper, aka Polar Bear

More exploit code released by security researcher, including three zero-days and one only patched by Microsoft earlier this month

clock 23 May 2019 • 3 min read