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Linux Kernel 'generic_file_splice_write()' Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
The Linux kernel is prone to a local privilege-escalation vulnerability related to the 'generic_file_splice_write()' function. Local attackers can exploit this issue to gain superuser privileges. Successful exploits will result in the complete compromise of the computer. Versions prior to Linux kernel 2.6.19-rc3 are vulnerable. |
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