Dossier
root permissions
Coverage of root permissions in the Nexus archive.
- New Linux ‘Copy Fail’ flaw gives hackers root on major distros
A new exploit named 'Copy Fail' targets a local privilege escalation vulnerability in Linux kernels since 2017, enabling unprivileged local attackers to gain root access. The flaw affects major Linux distributions, posing significant security risks.
- New ‘Pack2TheRoot’ flaw gives hackers root Linux access
A new vulnerability named Pack2TheRoot in the PackageKit daemon allows local Linux users to install or remove system packages and gain root permissions, posing a significant security risk.