Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2017-7374

The Linux/Unix host has one or more packages installed that are impacted by a vulnerability without a vendor supplied patch available. - Use-after-free vulnerability in fs/crypto/ in the Linux kernel before 4.10.7 allows local users to cause a denial of service NULL pointer dereference or possibl...

PT-2017-4237 · Linux +3 · Linux Kernel +3

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions: Linux kernel versions prior to 4.10.7 Description: The issue is related to a use-after-free vulnerability in the fs/crypto component of the Linux kernel, which can lead to a denial of service or possibly allow local users to gain privileges...

NSA-Approved Samsung Knox Stores PIN in Cleartext

A security researcher has tossed a giant bucket of ice water on Samsung’s thumbs up from the NSA approving use of certain Galaxy devices within in the agency. The NSA’s blessing, given under the agency’s Commercial Solutions for Classified Program, meant that the Samsung Galaxy 4, 5 and Galaxy No...