9-Year-Old Linux Kernel Flaw Enables Root Command Execution on Major Distros

A critical nine-year-old vulnerability in the Linux kernel has been discovered that allows attackers to execute commands with root privileges on major Linux distributions. The flaw, which has existed undetected since its introduction nearly a decade ago, poses a significant security risk as it affects widely-used operating systems across the Linux ecosystem. Security teams are now working to patch the vulnerability across affected distributions.