Linux Kernel nfsd 'CAP_MKNOD' Unauthorized Access Vulnerability

The Linux Kernel is prone to an unauthorized-access vulnerability that can occur when users with certain capabilities connect to the 'nfsd' service.

An attacker with authenticated access to the affected application can exploit this issue to perform privileged operations on a vulnerable computer; this may aid in further attacks.


 

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