Linux Kernel (Ubuntu 16.04) - Reference Count Overflow Using BPF Maps

Exploit for linux platform in category dos / poc Source: https://bugs.chromium.org/p/project-zero/issues/detail?id=809 Most things in the kernel use 32-bit reference counters, relying on the fact that the memory constraints of real computers make it impossible to create enough references to...

Linux Kernel (Ubuntu 16.04) - Reference Count Overflow Using BPF Maps

Linux Kernel Ubuntu 16.04 - Reference Count Overflow Using BPF Maps Source: https://bugs.chromium.org/p/project-zero/issues/detail?id=809 Most things in the kernel use 32-bit reference counters, relying on the fact that the memory constraints of real computers make it impossible to create enough...

Important: Red Hat Security Advisory: kernel security update

Updated kernel packages that fix several security issues in the Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 kernel are now available. This security advisory has been rated as having important security impact by the Red Hat Security Response Team. The Linux kernel handles the basic functions of the operating syste...