Snapd Flaw Lets Attackers Gain Root Access On Linux Systems

Ubuntu and some other Linux distributions suffer from a severe privilege escalation vulnerability that could allow a local attacker or a malicious program to obtain root privileges and total control over the targeted system. Dubbed "DirtySock " and identified as CVE-2019-7304 , the vulnerability...

Linux BPF Sign Extension Local Privilege Escalation

This module requires Metasploit: https://metasploit.com/download Current source: https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework class MetasploitModule 'Linux BPF Sign Extension Local Privilege Escalation', 'Description' = %q Linux kernel prior to 4.14.8 utilizes the Berkeley Packet Filter BPF whi...

Linux - BPF Sign Extension Local Privilege Escalation (Metasploit)

This module requires Metasploit: https://metasploit.com/download Current source: https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework class MetasploitModule 'Linux BPF Sign Extension Local Privilege Escalation', 'Description' = %q Linux kernel prior to 4.14.8 utilizes the Berkeley Packet Filter BPF whi...

Linux Kernel < 4.14.8 Sign Extension Local Privilege Escalation Exploit

Linux kernel versions prior to 4.14.8 utilize the Berkeley Packet Filter BPF which contains a vulnerability where it may improperly perform signing for an extension. This can be utilized to escalate privileges. The target system must be compiled with BPF support and must not have...

Linux BPF Sign Extension Local Privilege Escalation

Linux kernel prior to 4.14.8 contains a vulnerability in the Berkeley Packet Filter BPF verifier. The checkaluop function performs incorrect sign extension which allows the verifier to be bypassed, leading to arbitrary kernel read/write. The target system must be compiled with BPF support and...