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WireGuard VPN Added to Linux Kernel

The WireGuard VPN is now a default part of the Linux 5.6 kernel.

Privacy, Linux

Sudo Flaw Grants Root Privileges

A flaw in the sudo utility could allow a local user to gain root privileges if the pwfeedback option is enabled.

Linux

Linux Flaw Allows VPN Hijacking

A vulnerability in many Linux distributions, as well as Android and iOS, can allow an attacker to hijack VPN connections in some cases.

Linux

Linux Worm Hits Unpatched Exim Servers

It took only a few days for a Linux worm to start exploiting the vulnerability in the Exim mail transfer agent. Microsoft said some Azure customers have already been affected.

Linux, Malware, Microsoft

Root Code Execution Flaw Threatens Container Platforms

A flaw in runC, the underlying container runtime for many platforms, can give an attacker root access to vulnerable hosts.

Containers, Linux