Linux Kernel Multiple Device Driver Vulnerabilities

The Linux kernel is reported prone to multiple device-driver issues. These issues were found during a recent audit of the Linux kernel source.

The following drivers are reportedly affected by these issues:

aironet
asus_acpi
decnet
mpu401
msnd
pss

These issues may reportedly allow attackers to access kernel memory or gain escalated privileges on the affected computer.


 

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