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A German coder and security researcher recently posted his findings related to a Linux kernel bug that could give root-level access to remote attackers.

Researchers have shown that the Dirty Pipe vulnerability can be used to modify protected files and gain root rights.

The kernel bug Dirty Pipe was reported to be present in nearly all versions of Linux since 5.8.

'Dirty Pipe' Linux vulnerability allows an attacker to overwrite data - SiliconANGLE

Dirty Pipe vulnerability in the Linux kernel can be exploited to gain complete control over computers and smartphones.

Serious bug affects all major Linux distributions, dating back to version 5.8, and Android

All users need to watch out for a new high-severity vulnerability for Linux called Dirty Pipe. It lets malicious people execute code that can carry out all sorts of adversarial actions.

Not since Dirty Cow has this level of unprecedented access been as easily granted to an attacker.

A serious vulnerability in the Linux kernel has been announced, with the researcher who discovered and reported it saying it "allows overwriting d...