Decade-old Linux kernel vulnerabilities are threatening device security

Researchers have identified three major vulnerabilities in the Linux kernel that have existed for more than a decade. According to cybersecurity firm GRIMM, these bugs could allow attackers to elevate their privileges from basic to root, opening the door to data theft, malware and ransomware distribution, escalation of privilege and DDoS attacks, Bleeping Computer reported. The vulnerabilities (CVE-2021-27365, CVE-2021-27363 and …

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